SAN JUAN BASIN AREA AGENCY ON AGING


Getting Help for Medicare
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP helps people navigate the complex aspects of Medicare with one-on-one counseling and assistance, along with group education. Volunteer and paid counselors are available for free services throughout the year.
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
SMP counselors empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries and their families and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care 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 800-503-5190.
SHIP and SMP Counseling
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For an appointment, call a coordinator below from your county.
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La Plata County Senior Services, Durango
SHIP and SMP
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Medicare Counseling Line
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Area Agency on Aging @ Montezuma Senior Services, Cortez
Debra Herrera, SHIP and SMP
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Archuleta & San Juan Counties, Area Agency on Aging
Caryn Hill, SHIP and SMP for Pagosa Springs
Jean Smith, SHIP Counselor (Volunteer)
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Keri Metzler, SHIP Counselor for Silverton
970-946-9383
Dolores County Senior Services, Dove Creek
Pioneer Center
Nita Purkat, SHIP
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