State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Vermont. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Area Agencies on Aging
The Vermont Adult Services Division is part of the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living. Its website has a Get Help Now page and a list of services and providers across the state.
Call 1-800-642-5119 to reach your local Area Agency on Aging.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
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Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Vermont. 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.