State Health Insurance 
Assistance Program

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging provides unbiased health insurance counseling through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). This free service is available to Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, family members, and adults under 65 with disabilities who need help understanding their Medicare options.

The NEK Council on Aging offers free, health-insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, their families, and disabled adults younger than 65 through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

Set Up Your Medicare Online Account


Planning to review or change your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan this year? Be sure to set up your personal Medicare account in advance—it’s a crucial step to make the process easier and more secure.


Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7, and it’s important to review your plan every year. Why? Because insurance companies often change premiums, drug coverage, and even leave the state entirely. If you don’t review your options, you could end up paying more or losing coverage for the medications you need.


After December 7, it’s often too late to make changes—so don’t wait.


Click here to read instructions on how to create your Medicare.gov account.


Click here to set up your very own Medicare account.


Need help? Call the Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging at (800) 642-5119—we’re here for you.


"Andrea was very helpful and was able to quickly evaluate my sister’s situation and provide information and best options for coverage. She provided the proper application forms for completion and advised on the timing of submission for the application. That is, noting when the forms should be returned for processing prior to the Medicare coverage “begin-date”.

 

We enjoyed meeting with Andrea and found her to be competent, kind and respectful throughout the encounter.

The NEK Council on Aging is blessed to have her among its ranks! Thank you!"  

Karen


Our SHIP counselor can help you with the following Federal and State Assistance Programs:

"I want to thank all of you who were such a great help in getting me what we needed.  We were in desperate need of hearing aids and you made that possible.  Also, the reduced insurance for prescriptions through Envision RX Plus.  What a help that is!  You have been there for me when I needed you.  THANK YOU!"                     Barbara 

Prescriptions

If you have questions regarding assistance with prescription medications, please contact Andrea Labor at 800-642-5119.  If you want to explore prescription plans, click here

Open Enrollment

The NEK Council on Aging assists older Vermonters with any changes you require to your Medicare plan during the open enrollment period from October 15th - December 7th.  Just reach out to us via the helpline 800-642-5119

Information on Medicare Open Enrollment

Need More 
Information?

Our counselors can explain your options, assist you in comparing plans, and help you understand how Medicare works with other plans. 

To speak with a counselor, fill out this form, call 1-800-642-5119 or e-mail us atinfo@NEKCouncil.org. Please do not include personal or health-related information. 

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Need More 
Information?

Our counselors can explain your options, assist you in comparing plans, and help you understand how Medicare works with other plans. 


To speak with a counselor, fill out this form, call 1-800-642-5119 or e-mail us at info@NEKCouncil.org . Please do not include personal or health-related information. 

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