North Carolina Senior Medicare Patrol

Medicare & Medicaid · North Carolina · Free

North Carolina SMP — helps seniors detect and report Medicare fraud and errors. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Online tools cover plan comparison; phone is faster for situational questions like spouse coverage or COBRA timing. 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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Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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