SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance

Medicare & Medicaid · Alaska · Free

Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Built for older adults choosing between Parts A, B, C, and D — especially during the seven-month Initial Enrollment window. Drop-in help is available at most local offices; bringing the Medicare card and a list of prescriptions makes the visit faster. 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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