Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare & Medicaid · Alaska · Free

CMS — federal agency that runs Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Policy and updates. Useful for seniors 65+ enrolling for the first time, weighing Original Medicare against Advantage plans, or trying to lower drug costs. Counselors walk through specific plans by name, compare drug costs side by side, and flag Medicare Savings Program eligibility. A first-stop for anyone confused by Medicare's Initial, Special, or General Enrollment Periods. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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