Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in every state, administered by ACL through state grantees and delivered by trained volunteer counselors.
If you need a human to compare plans, start with free SHIP counseling (shiphelp.org or 1-877-839-2675). Confirm current rules with them — this page is not an eligibility decision.
What the sources say
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in every state, administered by ACL through state grantees and delivered by trained volunteer counselors.
Medicaid state plan option allowing states to provide home and community-based services to people who meet state-defined needs-based criteria.
National free information and referral service connecting older adults, people with disabilities, and their family caregivers to local aging and disability resources.
SHIP helps caregivers and Medicare beneficiaries understand plan options (Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D), screen for Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs, appeal claims, and navigate Medicare enrollment periods.
Limits
This page is navigation and pre-screening context. Confirm current rules with the program or agency that owns them. For Medicare plan questions, start with your local SHIP counselor.
What to check next
Next: open the sources below, note the program name, and bring the link when you call or meet a counselor. Use local emergency services if safety is at risk.
Common questions
Is the Purpose of Medicare to Kill Old People?
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in every state, administered by ACL through state grantees and delivered by trained volunteer counselors.
Who can help me compare Medicare plan options?
SHIP helps caregivers and Medicare beneficiaries understand plan options (Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D), screen for Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs, appeal claims, and navigate Medicare enrollment periods.