ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare

Senior Services in Montgomery, Alabama. The Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), administered by the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) under federal grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL), provides free, confidential, unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling to all Alabamians who have Medicare or are about to become Medic

Phone: (800) 243-5463

Address: ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, Alabama, 36104

Website: https://alabamaageline.gov/medicare/

Good to know: ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) toll-free 1-800-243-5463 (verified 2026-05-01 via alabamaageline.gov/medicare). 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350, Montgomery, AL 36104. Federally-funded free Medicare counseling via Alabama's 13 AAAs.

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Frequently asked questions about ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare

How do I contact ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare?

You can call ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare at (800) 243-5463 or visit ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), 201 Monroe Street, Suite 350 in Montgomery, Alabama. Their website is https://alabamaageline.gov/medicare/.

What services does ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare offer?

The Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), administered by the Alabama Department of Senior Services (ADSS) under federal grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the federal Administration for Community Living (ACL), provides free, confidential, unbiased one-on-one Medicare counseling to all Alabamians who have Medicare or are about to become Medicare-eligible. SHIP-trained Alabama counselors, located at each of Alabama's 13 A

Are services at ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare free or low-cost?

Many community senior services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare at (800) 243-5463 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare offer services in other languages?

Call ADSS Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Free Statewide Medicare Counseling for Alabama Seniors and People with Medicare at (800) 243-5463 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

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