Medicare Counseling

Need help with the Medicare Maze? The State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offers benefit counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families/caregivers. SHIP counselors provide education to empower beneficiaries to make informed decisions.

Rocky's Agency on Aging SHIP Counselors are trained in Medicare eligibility, benefits, and coverage options. SHIP counselors are not connected with any insurance company and are not licensed to sell insurance. SHIP counselors can assist you with:

• Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan comparisons
• Supplemental (Medigap) Insurance
• Medicare Advantage Health Plans
• Related types of health insurance benefits including Medicaid

Information and Assistance

Rocky's Agency on Aging Information, Assistance and Referral resource specialists help senior citizens and adults with disabilities access the information and services they need to live independently and with dignity.

Our resource specialists are advocates who link seniors and adults with disabilities, their caregivers and family members to public programs and community resources, including:

• Health
• Housing
• Transportation
• Food
• In-home assistance
• Legal resources