Do you need help paying for Medicare costs?
For those who qualify, help may be available to cover the costs of Medicare premiums, copayments, deductibles, and prescription drug medications.
Need help with Medicare costs? SHIP can help!
Medicare isn’t free, but help is available!
Facing the challenge of Medicare costs on a fixed income? The Medicare Savings Program and the Medicare Extra Help Program are designed to ease the burden of Medicare expenses and prescription drug costs. Unlock the potential to save thousands annually and secure your health coverage without the stress.
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Frequently Asked Questions
One way to get help comparing Medicare plans is by contacting your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). These federally funded programs are in all U.S. states, the District Of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Call 800-432-4040 or fill out the intake form below to get started.
Call the Az SHIP at 800-432-4040 or fill out the intake form below to get started.
Extra Help, also known as the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), is a federal program that helps pay for most out-of-pocket costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. Eligibility is based on income and asset limits, and automatic enrollment is possible if already enrolled in Medicaid, a Medicare Savings Program (MSP), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Prescriptions:
- Up to $4.40 for each covered generic drug
- Up to $11.20 for each covered brand-name drug
- Plan premium: $0
- Plan deductible: $0
- Once your total drug costs (what both you and your plan pay) reach $8,000, you’ll pay $0 for each covered drug.
Income limits:
The 2024 monthly income limit is $1,883 for individuals and $2,555 for couples.
Learn more:
To actively apply or learn more about eligibility, contact your local Az SHIP at 800-432-4040 or fill out the intake form below to get started.
Contact SHIP at 800-432-4040 for assistance. For faster service, please Fill Out and Submit Your Medicare Drug or Advantage Plan intake form here!
You can also download the form directly to your computer:
Resources
PLEASE NOTE: For questions regarding specific individual Medicare plan benefits or plan selection assistance, or to report suspected Medicare fraud, errors or abuse, individuals should contact the SHIP/SMP office in the county in which they reside.
Click here to find the SHIP/SMP office in your county.
Medicare options: Maricopa County
- Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare HMOs
- Medicare PPOs
- Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
- Chronic Condition Plans
Meet SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program!
The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) provide local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers.
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Navigating the Medicare Maze
Medicare can be complicated. The AZ SHIP program can help make sense of Medicare. If you or a loved one is a Medicare beneficiary, it is important to know that help is available. AZ SHIP Counselors can help you understand your Medicare options, including programs that may assist paying for Medicare monthly premiums and Medicare Prescription Drug costs, for those who qualify.
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SMP: Learn how you can Prevent, Detect, and Report health care Fraud, Errors, and Abuse.
What is the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) and what does it do?
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. SMPs give presentations to groups, exhibit at events, and work one-on-one with Medicare beneficiaries to prevent, detect, and report potential Medicare fraud. When Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and family members bring their complaints to the SMP, the SMP makes a determination about whether or not fraud, errors, or abuse is suspected. When fraud or abuse is suspected, they make referrals to the appropriate state and federal agencies for further investigation.
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Información de Medicare en español
¿Necesitas ayuda para pagar Medicare?
Medicare puede ser complicado. El programa AZ SHIP puede ayudar a darle sentido a Medicare. Si usted o un ser querido es beneficiario de Medicare, es importante saber que hay ayuda disponible. Los consejeros de AZ SHIP pueden ayudarlo a comprender sus opciones de Medicare, incluidos los programas que pueden ayudar a pagar las primas mensuales de Medicare y los costos de los medicamentos recetados de Medicare, para quienes califican.
Habla hoy al 800-432-4040.
Contact Us
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a private non-profit agency, designated by the state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels.
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) program is dedicated to safeguarding Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers from healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. SMP does this through outreach, education, and counseling.
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