Understanding insurance and benefit plans takes time, especially because services, fees and regulations change each year. The agencies and organizations provided in this section have the staff and tools available to help better understand the plans. Some organizations will help you find the optimal plan for your needs.
Patient Resources
Medicare
Medicare is a program supported by the U.S. federal government that provides health insurance for people over 65 years of age or people under 65 years of age with certain disabilities.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a US national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families. Through federal grants directed to states, SHIP provides free counseling and assistance via telephone and face-to-face interactive sessions, public education presentations and programs, and media activities.
