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Consult with a Medicare representative or a Senior Health Insurance Information Program Representative for personalized assistance in making the best choices.
BenefitsCheckUp helps you learn about and sign up for public and private programs that can save you money on your health care and prescription drugs. This includes the the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, Company Patient Assistance Programs and other federal and state programs. The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Administration on Aging sponsor this service. It is maintained by the National Council on Aging.
North Carolina understands that health insurance and related issues can be very confusing and intimidating. The NC Department of Insurance (1-800-443-9354) operates the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program(SHIIP) (919-807-6900) to help older adults and family caregivers understand choices and options. They provide trained volunteers who can provide information and help walk you through applications for benefits.
The SHIIP program also offers information online on Medicare and the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.
NCRx is a prescription drug assistance plan to help low-income seniors in North Carolina by paying up to $18 toward monthly premiums for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. Eligibility requirements must be met for participation. The funds from this program are from the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission (tobacco settlement funds).
For more information, call 1-888-488-NCRX (6279) or use the link to the Governor's website for this program. If you would like individualized assistance, please contact your local Seniors Health Insurance Information Program (919-807-6900).
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