Medicare Counseling
Free, Unbiased Help with Medicare
Navigating Medicare can be confusing, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Senior Alliance provides free Medicare counseling through Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Our trained counselors offer one-on-one guidance to help you understand your benefits and make informed decisions.
How We Can Help
- Clear answers on Medicare
- New to Medicare information
- Review plan options
- Save money on healthcare and prescriptions
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and scams
- Easy enrollment support
- Answer coverage questions
Medicare Counseling
- Free, no-cost program
- One-on-one unbiased support and guidance from trained counselors
- No income or asset limits to participate
Who Can Use MI Options?
- Adults aged 18 or older
- Adults living with disabilities
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Soon-to-be Medicare beneficiaries
- People who need long-term care supports and services
- Caregivers and family members
The SHIP program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $79,224 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.
Real Results
In FY 2024, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare counselors at The Senior Alliance helped beneficiaries with $1,225,578 in prescription drug savings through nearly 4,500 (4,434) client contacts. Medicare Counseling is a free service that helps you navigate Medicare and get the savings you deserve.
New to Medicare
Review Options
Save Money
Prevent Fraud, Abuse & Scams
Easy Enrollment
Fiscal Year 2024 (10/1/2023 to 9/30/2024)
Clear Answers for Confident Choices
Call The Senior Alliance to speak with a trained local Medicare counselor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We’ll walk you through your coverage options, help you save money, and make sure you get the benefits you deserve.
Outside of The Senior Alliance service area of southern and western Wayne County? These residents and all individuals can call 800.803.7174 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday-Friday to connect with the MI Options statewide hotline for Medicare Counseling services local to you.