DC State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in District of Columbia. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Area Agencies on Aging
The DC Department of Aging and Community Living is the District's agency on aging. Its home page features nutrition help, including community dining sites and home-delivered meals, and transportation.
Call 202-724-5626 or visit the main office on K Street NE.
Free help
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in District of Columbia. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
Newsletter
Benefit figures, deadlines and rules change every year. We'll tell you what changed and what to check, about twice a month.