Medicare Helpful Contacts

State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIPs)

The following is a listing of website addresses for some State Health Insurance Programs. They can answer your questions about:

• Choosing a health care plan
• Deciding between original Medicare (fee-for-service) and Medicare Advantage Plan
• Understanding your new health plan choices
• How to understand your Medicare bill
• How/whether to purchase additional health insurance (Medigap policy, long-term care insurance, etc.)
• Understanding how to appeal payment denials
• Understanding your Medicare rights/protections and how to submit a complaint about medical care or treatment

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