Getting Help for Medicare
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP helps people navigate Medicare's complex aspects with one-on-one counseling, assistance, and group education. Volunteer and paid counselors provide free services throughout the year.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
SMP counselors empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers in preventing, detecting, and reporting healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. The counselors keep informed of current scams and educate the public. They also report cases to the state level for further investigation.
The Colorado phone number to report Medicare fraud is:
SHIP and SMP Counseling
For an appointment, call the coordinator from your county below.
La Plata County Senior Services, Durango
SHIP and SMP
Medicare Counseling Line
Area Agency on Aging @ Montezuma Senior Services, Cortez
Debra Herrera, SHIP and SMP
Archuleta & San Juan Counties, and Silverton Area Agency on Aging
Caryn Hill, SHIP and SMP
Jean Smith, SHIP Counselor (Volunteer)
970-264-0501, Ext. 2
Dolores County Senior Services, Dove Creek
Pioneer Center
Nita Purkat, SHIP