California SHIP

Medicare & Medicaid · California · Free

State Health Insurance Assistance Program for California. Free unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling. Find your local SHIP via shiphelp.org. Useful for seniors 65+ enrolling for the first time, weighing Original Medicare against Advantage plans, or trying to lower drug costs. Online tools cover plan comparison; phone is faster for situational questions like spouse coverage or COBRA timing. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.

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Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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