CHOICES
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Connecticut. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Free Medicare counseling
CHOICES: free Medicare counseling in Connecticut
CHOICES is Connecticut's free program for Medicare and health insurance help.
The state Department of Aging and Disability Services runs it with the five Area Agencies on Aging and the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Call the toll-free number to reach a counselor in your area.
How to apply in Connecticut
- By phone
- 1-800-994-9422
- In person
- Counselors help in person, by phone or by email. Call to speak with a counselor in your area, or find your Area Agency on Aging on the state website. The state office is at 55 Farmington Avenue, 12th Floor, Hartford.
Who may qualify in Connecticut
| Who may get help | Anyone with Medicare, and their family and caregivers |
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Good to know
- There is no cost to use SHIP services.
- The SHIP National Technical Assistance Center lists this program as the state's SHIP.
Sources: Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (source 1), SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 4)
Free help
Free help with this in Connecticut
Department of Aging and Disability Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Connecticut
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Sources
- Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services, CHOICES (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center, About SHIPs. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center, Connecticut SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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