Medicare
Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Contact us at (520) 546-2011 / SHIP@pcoa.org
PCOA is Pima County’s local SHIP. Medicare SHIP is a national program that offers one-on-one assistance, counseling, and education to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to help them make informed decisions about their care and benefits. SHIP services support people with limited incomes, Medicare beneficiaries under the age of 65 with disabilities, and individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
PCOA provides presentations and individual counseling at no cost to you. We neither sell nor endorse any Medicare plans.
For in-person Medicare counseling at our office, please call (520) 546-2011 or email medicare@pcoa.org for an appointment.
You may also complete this form to get the process started.
PCOA Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center
600 S. Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
For additional help, visit the official Medicare website at www.medicare.gov
Understanding Medicare
Watch Our Understanding Medicare Presentation:
Check PCOA’s online calendar for additional locations and dates, or download the schedule. There is no cost to attend.
Learn how Medicare works including:
- Understanding your benefits
- Medicare Part A, B, C, D and Medigap plans A-N
- Find the Medicare Advantage or standalone Prescription Drug plan that best fits your needs, including plans with the lowest prescription costs
- Help paying your Part B premium and/or Part D drug costs (for incomes up to $1,581 individuals / $2,134 couples)
- How and when to enroll avoid late enrollment penalties!