Massachusetts SHIP/HICAP Operator

Medicare & Medicaid · Massachusetts · Free

Official Massachusetts State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shiphelp.org. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Drop-in help is available at most local offices; bringing the Medicare card and a list of prescriptions makes the visit faster. Open at no cost to Massachusetts seniors and the families supporting them.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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