NC Senior Health Insurance Information Program (NC SHIIP) http://www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Shiip/Shiip.asp or 1-800-443-9354 NC SHIIP is a program in the NC Department of Insurance with a mission to help seniors with concerns or questions about Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance or long-term care insurance. SHIIP has trained volunteers to help guide you through the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) finder tool as well as the "Extra help" SSA subsidy forms. To find a SHIIP counselor in your area click here.
Local Outreach Coordinator (LOC) LOCs receive federal funds in each county answer questions for seniors transitioning from Senior Care to Medicare Part D. Click here to find the LOC in your county.
Access to Benefits Coalition (ABC) and Benefits Checkup Websites sponsored by the Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, and National Council on Aging helps seniors and others with Medicare learn about available federal and state benefits for which they may qualify.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) http://www.eldercare.gov/ or 1-800-677-1116 Website and phone number sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging may be used to help connect older Americans and their caregivers with locally available senior centers, information, or services.
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) An advocacy organization and independent source of health care information for people with questions about Medicare.
