Your state's Medical Assistance or Medicaid office

To learn whether you are eligible for financial help with the costs of Medicare, call your state's Medical Assistance or Medicaid office. They can answer questions about programs like PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and the Medicare Saving Program.

You can also call the Medicare Helpline and ask the operator for the telephone number for your state's Medical Assistance or Medicaid office.

Online plan finders

For online tools to find and compare drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare supplement policies, go to Medicare.gov.

Social Security

Social Security Administration

Administration on Aging

Your state Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

For help with questions about buying insurance, choosing a health plan, buying a stand-alone prescription drug plan, buying a Medicare supplement policy, and your rights and protections under Medicare, call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program office.

This program offers free counseling for decisions about Medicare coverage. Your local office can also help you locate detailed information about the Medicare Advantage Plans, drug plans and Medicare supplement policies available in your area.

In some states, this program is called the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).