Senior Help Guide | MAG

MAG Senior Help Guide - Medicare

Information and resources for Utah, Wasatch, & Summit counties

All resources are listed by category or type of service/resource. Select a category below for a list of available services and resources.
If you need additional assistance, call our Senior Helpline at 801-229-3804.

 


Medicare.gov

1-800-633-4227

  https://www.medicare.gov/

288 North 1460 West Salt Lake City, Ut 84114 Map

Services: Health insurance for those 65+. Visit medicare.gov for enrollment information, find cost help, get answers, find services and providers, and compare health and drug plans.

Fees: None. Monthly premiums may apply.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Medicare 


Medicare Savings Programs

866-435-7414

  https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs

Services: Provides assistance with paying Medicare premiums and in some cases, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B deductibles, coinsurance and copayments.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Financial Assistance  Medicare 


Physician Compare

  https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=Physician&redirect=true

Services: Physician Compare helps you find doctors who accept Medicare.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Health Care  Medicare 


Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

801-229-3819

  https://magutah.gov/medicare-fraud/

Services: Prevents, detects, and reports health care fraud, errors & abuse.

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Fraud  Medicare 


Social Security Administration

1-866-366-9549 or 1-800-772-1213 (National)

  https://ssa.gov/

88 West 100 North Provo, UT 84601 Map

Services: Retirement, survivor's benefits, and disability programs. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for individuals with low income, low assets, and/or disabilities. Assists with Extra Help for Medicare Part D premium costs for individuals who meet low income criteria. Sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B once you are Medicare eligible. Click "Sign up for Medicare" on the website to start your application.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Medicare 


State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

801-229-3819 or 1-800-541-7735

  https://magutah.gov/medicare/

586 East 800 North Orem, UT 84097 Map

Services: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers one-on-one counseling to people with Medicare and their families. We assist older individuals in reviewing and understanding health insurance options that they have with Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance, Medigap policies, managed care, and Medicare Prescription Drug Part D plans. Also assists with Medicare enrollments.

Fees: None

Counties Served: Utah County, Wasatch County, Summit County

Related Categories:  Medicare 

To make any changes or additions to this guide, please send an email to aging@magutah.gov.