SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance

Medicare & Medicaid · Virginia · Free

Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Most questions can be answered online or by phone; there's no eligibility screening to call. One of the most-used resources for older adults without family help navigating the system. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

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Address: Nationwide

Hours: Online

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