Service Name
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Eligibility
Age 65 and older or those with questions approaching Medicare age or their families or caregivers
Fees
No cost
Address CountryCode
US
Service Hours
M - F 9 am - 5 pm
Service Description
Photo ID, Social Security card
Application Process
Contact local Senior Center or the BRAG SHIP Program Director.
Description
Counselors offer Medicare beneficiaries objective information on benefits, coverage options, supplementing Medicare, prescription drug plans, and assistance programs, providing free, unbiased counseling via telephone, face-to-face interactions, public presentations, and media activities to help seniors make educated decisions. The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers beneficiaries, families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
Service Point ID
376
Operational Status
Operational
Virtual
Off