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Alaskans helping Alaskans get more out of their Medicare

We provide one–on–one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
We also teach how to spot and report Medicare errors, waste and fraud.

Questions? Contact us:
In Anchorage: 907-269-3680
Toll–free within Alaska:800-478-6065
TTY: 800-770-8973 hss.medicare@alaska.gov

Need to Contact Social Security?
Call 1-800-772-1213 Mon-Fri 7a.m.-7p.m. all time zones.
 
Now taking new Medicare patients: Please call for an appointment
  • Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, 907-743-7200
  • Providence Senior Care Center, 907-212-3420
  • Alaska Medicare Clinic, 907-433-5100

Mushing for Medicare link. 





Updated:04/18/13

About us

We are funded through two programs: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).

SHIP funds personalized counseling, education and outreach to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This allows people to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits. SHIP is a program of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) cms.gov.

SMP funds education for Medicare beneficiaries and others on how to spot and report potential Medicare errors, fraud, waste and abuse. SMP is a program of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). 


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