Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Medicare & Medicaid · Arkansas · Free

CMS — federal agency that runs Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP. Policy and updates. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and adults under 65 with disability who qualify after 24 months on SSDI. Expect a 10–25 minute conversation depending on how detailed the situation is; bring a current med list to speed things up. Especially valuable for seniors getting pressure from Medicare Advantage sales calls or door-to-door enrollment pitches. Open at no cost to Arkansas seniors and the families supporting them.

Contact & Details

Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

Visit Website

More Medicare & Medicaid in Arkansas

  • Arkansas: LTSS Medicaid Assistance — Long-Term Services and Supports for Arkansas Medicaid recipients. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and adults under 65 with disabili
  • Arkansas: Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol — Arkansas SMP — helps seniors detect and report Medicare fraud. Useful for seniors 65+ enrolling for the first time, weighing Original Medica
  • Arkansas SHIP/HICAP Operator — Official Arkansas State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shi
  • Medicare.gov — Official US Medicare site. Compare plans, find providers, understand Parts A/B/C/D, and check coverage. Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
  • Medicaid.gov — Official federal Medicaid information. Eligibility, benefits, and state Medicaid program directory. Useful for seniors 65+ enrolling for the
  • SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance — Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and a