Overview of Related websties

There are types of websites related to Medicare available that can provide you with additional information regarding your Medicare needs and questions. Below are the types of websites with a brief description that you can visit through this tool.

You can find the related website links by selecting the type of website you want to visit from the links displayed on the left menu.

State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIPs)

Provides links to SHIP counselors that can answer your questions and help you understand your health care choices, choose a Medicare plan and/or additional health insurance to meet your needs as well as to help you understand your rights and protections.

Medicare Savings Program (MSPs)

Provides links to state websites that include state-specific information about Medicare Savings Programs.

State Insurance Departments (SIDs)

Provides links to the State Insurance Department websites that contain information about Medigap (Medicare supplemental insurance) plans sold in the state.

Senior Websites

Provides links to various websites on topics important to seniors such as the Access America for Seniors, Administration on Aging and American Association of Retired Persons.

Other Government Websites

Has links to other government websites such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Social Security Administration.

Other Health Care Choice Resources

Contains links to websites that provide information that consumers may access when making decisions related to hospital choices and nursing homes.

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