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 in Alaska: 800-478-6065
TTK: 800-770-8973 • Email:hss.medicare@alaska.gov
Jeanne Larson and Judith Bendersky, MPH
Mushing for Medicare
Left, Judith Bendersky and Iditarod musher Dean Osmar, who Judith helped prep for turning 65 and enrolling for Medicare. Judith is the Medicare Information Office manager.
Dean was gracious enough to put coats promoting the Medicare Information Office on a couple of his dogs at this year’s Iditarod ceremonial start, in his team being raced by rookie Anna Berington.
Right, Jeanne Larson showing Tim Osmar, son of Dean and also a veteran Iditarod musher, her mushing technique. Dressed for the office, mushing in style, Jeanne reports it's just all in a days work with
Alaska's Medicare Information Office.
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Now taking new Medicare patients: Please call for an appointment
- Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, 907-257-4686
- Providence Senior Care Center, 907-212-3420
- Alaska Medicare Clinic, 907-433-5100
See our brochure: Get Ready for Medicare!
Need to Contact Social Security?
Call 1-800-772-1213
Mon-Fri 7a.m.-7p.m. all time zones or find out when they visit your community.
Link for schedule.
Follow this link to print your flyer now!
We have a large network of counselors throughout Alaska to help beneficiaries understand and navigate Medicare and other health insurance programs and plans. If you would like an Medicare orientation session please call us.
Upcoming Seminars
| Anchorage: (Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre on ground level) Time: 6-8:30 p.m.
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Juneau: (Juneau Senior Center) Time: 6-8:00 p.m.
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Agenda for Public Seminars
Understanding Medicare:
- Part A – Hospital Insurance – deductible period, premiums
- Part B – Medical Insurance – deductible, premiums
- Medicare Supplements/aka Medigap
- Part D – Prescription Drug Plans – Medicare.gov
Coordination of Benefits (who pays first?)
- Getting HELP with Paying for Medicare – “Extra Help” with Prescription Drugs and the Medicare Savings Program
- Specifics for Veterans, State and Federal retirees, Union retirees, Alaska Native (IHS) beneficiaries, Tricare retirees
- Part D – Prescription Drug and using the Planfinder (medicare.gov)
In the news
- A proposed bill in the Alaska state legislature would require more notification for prescription drug cost changes. KTUU News Source. March 21, 2012
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky and Jeanne Larson give insight regarding Medicare clinics and the increasing population of Medicare recipients in Alaska. Jan., 2012
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky shows a senior the options to save money during open enrollment for prescription drug coverage of Medicare. Nov., 2011
- Live interview: Judith Bendersky explains navigating through Medicare, Medicaid and healthcare reform. Feb. 28, 2011
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.
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 U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA).
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