Units
- Adult Protective Services Unit
- IDD Waiver Unit
- NFLOC Waiver Unit
- Grant Services Unit
- Personal Care Assistant Unit
- Policy and Program Development Unit
- Quality Assurance Services Unit
- Quality Assurance Provider Unit
- Research and Analysis Unit
- Operations and Training Unit
Of Interest
- SDS Policies
- Provider Resources & Quick Reference
- Approved Program Forms
- Provider Certification Information
- Reports & Publications
- Alaska Waiver Programs
- Medicare Information Office
- Nursing Facility
Transition Program - Rural Long-Term Care Development
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury Program
Alaskans helping Alaskans get more out of their Medicare
We provide one–on–one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
We also teach how to spot and report Medicare errors, waste and fraud.
Questions? Contact us:
In Anchorage: 907-269-3680 • Toll–free in Alaska: 800-478-6065
TTY: 800-770-8973 • Email:hss.medicare@alaska.gov
Jeanne Larson and Judith Bendersky, MPH
Don't forget! MEDICARE Part D SIGN UP is Oct. 15 - Dec. 7
Now taking new Medicare patients: Please call for an appointment
- Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, 907-743-7200
- Providence Senior Care Center, 907-212-3420
- Alaska Medicare Clinic, 907-433-5100
See our brochure: Get Ready for Medicare!
Need to Contact Social Security?
Call 1-800-772-1213
Mon-Fri 7a.m.-7p.m. all time zones or find out when they visit your community.
Link for schedule.
Follow this link to print your flyer now!
We have a large network of counselors throughout Alaska to help beneficiaries understand and navigate Medicare and other health insurance programs and plans.
If you would like an Medicare orientation session please call us.
Upcoming Seminars
| Anchorage: Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre on ground level Time: 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays
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Medicare Counseling
Anchorage:
Anchorage Senior Activity Center Medicare Counseling Office
OPEN Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call 770-2027 for appointment
Fairbanks:
Access Alaska in Fairbanks has Medicare counselors to serve the Interior
Call 479-7940 and ask to speak with a Medicare counselor.
Kenai:
Kenai Senior Center
Call 283-4156 to speak with Kathy Romain.
Agenda for Public Seminars
Understanding Medicare:
- Part A – Hospital Insurance – deductible period, premiums
- Part B – Medical Insurance – deductible, premiums
- Medicare Supplements/aka Medigap
- Part D – Prescription Drug Plans – Medicare.gov
Coordination of Benefits (who pays first?)
- Getting HELP with Paying for Medicare – “Extra Help” with Prescription Drugs and the Medicare Savings Program
- Specifics for Veterans, State and Federal retirees, Union retirees, Alaska Native (IHS) beneficiaries, Tricare retirees
- Part D – Prescription Drug and using the Planfinder (medicare.gov)
In the news
- KTVA Channel 11 news interview getting the word out for Medicare Part D sign up. (wmv)
- Senators Mark Begich (Alaska) and Ron Wyden (Oregon) address the Medicare volunteer counselors at their annual training conference. Aug., 2012
- A proposed bill in the Alaska state legislature would require more notification for prescription drug cost changes. KTUU News Source. March 21, 2012
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky and Jeanne Larson give insight regarding Medicare clinics and the increasing population of Medicare recipients in Alaska. Jan., 2012
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky shows a senior the options to save money during open enrollment for prescription drug coverage of Medicare. Nov., 2011
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky explains navigating through Medicare, Medicaid and healthcare reform. Feb. 28, 2011
About us
We are funded through two programs: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).
SHIP funds personalized counseling, education and outreach to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This allows people to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits.
SMP funds education for Medicare beneficiaries and others on how to spot and report potential Medicare errors, fraud, waste and abuse. SMP is a program of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA).
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