Rhode Island SHIP/HICAP Operator

Medicare & Medicaid · Rhode Island · Free

Official Rhode Island State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shiphelp.org. Worth a call for anyone navigating Annual Enrollment, dual eligibility with Medicaid, or appealing a coverage denial. Counselors walk through specific plans by name, compare drug costs side by side, and flag Medicare Savings Program eligibility. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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