Medicare Help
While our primary focus is Northern Virginia, we offer trusted resources to navigate the complexities of Medicare across all levels of government.
At the FEDERAL level, Medicare Enrollment, and applications for the reduced prescription drug cost program Extra Help, go to the Social Security website or call 1-800-772-1213. For Questions about Medicare go to the Medicare.gov website or call the 24/7 helpline at 1-800-MEDICARE. Tip: Medicare beneficiaries can check their wellness using these 20 covered Medicare Preventive Services.
At the STATE and local level, State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) programs offer free counseling to help with Medicare plan comparisons, billing problems, and appeals. To find Medicare help nearby in your state go to the SHIP HELP website or call 1-877-839-2675.
In Fairfax County, VA, for nearby help understanding Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Drug Plans, and Medicare Advantage Plans go to VICAP the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program website or call 1-703-324-5851.