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.
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.
For the wider caregiver benefits map, see What Benefits Can Family Caregivers Use?.
What the sources say
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.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in every state, administered by ACL through state grantees and delivered by trained volunteer counselors.
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
So, what exactly is covered under all these Medicare plans?
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.
Who can help me compare Medicare plan options?
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in every state, administered by ACL through state grantees and delivered by trained volunteer counselors.