Medicare Counseling
Medicare Questions?
SHIIP can help!
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The Council on Aging
serves as the Pitt County coordinating site
for the
NC Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP).
Our Medicare Services staff and volunteers are trained and certified by SHIIP to help Pitt County residents better understand their Medicare benefits and make informed decisions about their coverage options.
Counseling Topics Include:
*Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment
*Medicare Benefits and Coverage Options
*Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
*Medicare Advantage Plans
*Cost Savings Programs (Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs)
The Medicare counseling program at the Council on Aging is supported with grant funds from NC SHIIP and the ECU Health Foundation. While there is no charge for this service, donations are appreciated as they help us to continue to provide this valuable service in Pitt County.
DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF MEDICARE FRAUD
Additional Resources:
To Find a SHIIP Counselor:
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NC SHIIP call center staff are available M-F from 8am to 5pm at 1-855-408-1212
Additional Links:
Medicare 1-800-633-4227 (24 hours a day)
Social Security Administration (Medicare Eligibility and Enrollment) 1-800-772-1213
Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
NC Senior Medicare Patrol (Protect, Detect and Report Medicare Fraud and Scams)