Minnesota Aging Pathways
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Minnesota. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
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Minnesota Aging Pathways: free Medicare counseling in Minnesota
Minnesota Aging Pathways is the state's contact point for Medicare help, and shiphelp.org lists it as Minnesota's SHIP. You can call, email or use the live chat on its website.
It also points you to local services for older adults.
How to apply in Minnesota
- By phone
- 1-800-333-2433
- In person
- The line is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can also email or use the live chat on the website. For local services, the site points to Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources.
Who may qualify in Minnesota
| 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.
- You can email Aging.Pathways@state.mn.us.
- The SHIP National Technical Assistance Center lists this program as the state's SHIP.
Sources: SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 3), State of Minnesota (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Minnesota
Minnesota Aging Pathways
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
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Sources
- State of Minnesota, Minnesota Aging Pathways (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, Minnesota SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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