2024-25 Yellow Book: Insurance / Benefits Assistance

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INSURANCE COUNSELING / INFORMATION

For free, one-on-one information and counseling about Medicare and all coverage options, contact the State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) office at (888) 696-7213. For SHIP assistance in El Paso, Park and Teller counties, call (719) 635-4891.

AREA AGENCY ON AGING SENIOR INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

  • (719) 471-2096
  • 14 S Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
  • Medicare insurance counseling: Part A, B, D and more. Nine-county service area to include El Paso, Park and Teller.
  • www.ppacg.org

COLORADO DIVISION OF INSURANCE

  • (800) 930-3745
  • (303) 894-7499
  • 1560 Broadway #850, Denver, CO 80202
  • Regulates the insurance industry and assists consumers with insurance issues.
  • https://doi.colorado.gov

COLORADO SENIOR BENEFITS

HEALTH CARE REFORM

ACENTRA

CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS

NATIONAL ACTIVE & RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (OPM)

  • (888) 767-6738
  • 1900 E St, NW, Washington, DC 20415
  • Manages pension benefits for retired federal employees.
  • www.opm.gov

PERA (PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION)

  • (800) 759-7372
  • 1301 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
  • www.copera.org

TRICARE FOR LIFE

MEDICARE / MEDICAID

Medicare provides hospital (Part A), outpatient medical services (Part B) and prescription coverage (Part D). Additional options are available to complement those benefits. The Medicare website (www.medicare.gov) provides information and allows you to set up a personal account.

Medicaid is a state-administered program for people with low and limited incomes. Medicaid can provide a range of assistance that can include: cash benefits, food assistance (SNAP), medical and dental coverage, and long-term-care cost assistance. Every program has different eligibility requirements. Contact your local Department of Human Services for more information or to apply for benefits.

Social Security Administration (SSA) administers Social Security, an insurance program providing retirement, disability, and survivors’ income benefit. Social Security is responsible for determining eligibility for Medicare benefits. The Social Security website (www.ssa.gov) now allows you to set up your own account, apply for benefits or request information online.

COLORADO LONG-TERM CARE PARTNERSHIP

  • (888) 582-2464
  • Long-term-care partnership insurance allows more assets to be protected if state Medicaid program is applied for to pay for long-term care.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, EL PASO COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, PARK COUNTY

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, TELLER COUNTY

MEDICARE

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RURAL HEALTH

  • (719) 836-2169
  • 600 Main St, Fairplay, CO 80440
  • www.rmrh.org

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

  • (888) 880-0688
  • 2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • www.ssa.gov

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

  • (866) 272-5728
  • 115 N 10th St, Canon City, CO 81212
  • Serves Park County.
  • www.ssa.gov