Medicare plays a key role in providing health and financial security to beneficiaries residing in Alaska. We’ll cover some very important information below about Medicare in Alaska. We want to help you better understand your options and make the decision-process as seamless as possible once you’re ready to enroll in Medicare or discover different coverage options.
For more information on how you can save money on your out-of-pocket costs with a Part C, Part D, or Medigap plan, please click the plans below to learn more. Licensed agents can also answer any of your questions and help you find a plan that fits your needs, lifestyle, and budget by clicking here.
Original Medicare Plans (Part A and B)
Medicare Advantage & Other Health Plans
Stand-alone Medicare Part D (Drug Plans)
Total Medicare Beneficiaries in Alaska
Medicare covers most Alaska residents who are age 65 or older, and it also covers disabled Alaska residents. In general, Medicare enrollment in Alaska works the same way as it does in the rest of the country. If you qualify, Original Medicare Part A and Part B will help cover your health costs.
Once you have Medicare eligibility, you can begin choosing a new health plan through a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medigap plan, and/or a Medicare Part D drug plan.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Staffed by volunteers, SHIP provides seniors with one-on-one counseling to help them take full advantage of their benefits. Although not a source of eldercare funding, SHIPs are free, state counseling services that help seniors understand their Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap (Medicare Supplemental Insurance), and Medicaid benefits.
Contact: Call 800-478-6065 or 907-269-3680 within Anchorage.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): SMP provides counseling, education, and outreach to the state’s Medicare beneficiaries and their families to help them better understand their coverage, rights, and options.
Contact: Call 907-269-3680.
You can also explore more information about the insurance industry in Alaska byvisiting the state’s Department of Insurance website.
The licensed agents that are partnered with Time for 65 can help you compare the availability, benefits, and costs of Medicare plans in your specific region of Alaska. Our process makes it easier for you to access your Medicare eligibility in Alaska so that you receive personalized, affordable, and easy-to-use coverage options and solutions. Feel free to fill out the form or give us a call at (866) 327-0148 anytime to get your free quote and ask any questions that may be lingering.