Virginia SHIP/HICAP Operator

Medicare & Medicaid · Virginia · Free

Official Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shiphelp.org. Helpful for retirees, family caregivers, and adults under 65 with disability who qualify after 24 months on SSDI. 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. No cost to older adults or the people helping them.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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