SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance

Medicare & Medicaid · Iowa · Free

Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Useful for seniors 65+ enrolling for the first time, weighing Original Medicare against Advantage plans, or trying to lower drug costs. Most questions can be answered online or by phone; there's no eligibility screening to call. A first-stop for anyone confused by Medicare's Initial, Special, or General Enrollment Periods. Free of charge — no eligibility paperwork required to call or browse.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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