At first glance, Medicare looks like alphabet soup. Part A? Part B? Part D? Supplemental? And it’s also not always clear how Medicare dovetails with Social Security benefits. We’ll guide you through the maze. Our State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers.
New to Medicare?
Take a Free Welcome to Medicare Class
Unsure about Medicare’s eligibility criteria? Worried about out-of-pocket costs? Wondering what Medicare does or doesn’t cover? Confused about who pays first, Medicare or another insurance? Uncertain of yours or your loved one’s rights under Medicare? Our classes, providing unbiased information, are ideal for anyone who will be signing up for Medicare in the near future. You’ll learn:
- How to enroll in Medicare
- How each part of Medicare—A, B, and C— works.
- The difference between Medicare Supplement plans and Advantage plans
- The different enrollment periods of Medicare
- How other insurance works with Medicare
- How to find state programs that help cover Medicare cost for people in a certain income brackets
- Where to call for further assistance
All classes are on Zoom and are at 11:00am
Upcoming Classes:
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May 8
If you would like to register for an upcoming class, call 800-642-5119 or 802-885-2669. Or email us for a link: Request Registration Link .
In addition, you may want to browse through the many self-help guides and webinars at Medicare.gov.
Joining a plan
To join a Medicare health plan, you generally must:
- Have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance)
- Live in the service area of the plan you want to join.
- Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the U.S.
- Have your Medicare Number and your Part A and/or Part B coverage start dates.
