Resources for AAAs

Bonus Materials from USAging’s 2026 Region VII AAA Meeting

AAA Medicare Support Resources

About SHIPs:

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) help others navigate the complexities of Medicare.

SHIPs provide local, in-depth, and unbiased insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. There is no charge to consumers for this assistance.

Quick Reference Links

Medicare Self-Service Resources

• Medicare Plan Finder
• Create a Medicare.gov Account
• Provider Network Directory
• Medicare & You handbook
• Social Security Administration
• Suspect Medicare Fraud?
• 2026 Medicare Costs
• Eldercare Locator
• Quality Concerns?
• Who Pays First?

Beneficiary Education Flyers

New to Medicare

• When to Enroll in Medicare Parts A & B
• Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage
• When to Enroll in Part D
• What are Medigaps?
• Reading Your Medicare Statements
• Welcome to Medicare & Annual Wellness Visit

Cost Assistance Programs

• What is Extra Help?
• Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)
• Saving on Part D Costs

Enrollment Periods

• Medicare Enrollment Periods
• When Can I Change my Coverage?
• Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period

Coverage Questions

• MA Supplemental Benefits for Chronic Conditions
• Skilled Nursing Facility & Medicare
• Getting DME Covered by Medicare

Contact & Support

Questions? Need Help?

• SHIP Facebook Page
• SHIP Overview Flyer
• SHIP TA Center: info@shiphelp.org
  • Angela Bell: abell@shiptacenter.org
• Medicare Fraud: Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center

These resources are designed specifically for Area Agency on Aging staff supporting Medicare beneficiaries. Updated February 2026.