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Jeanne Larson and Judith Bendersky, MPH

Alaskans helping Alaskans get more out of their Medicare.

We provide one–on–one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
We also teach how to spot and report Medicare errors, waste and fraud.

Questions? Contact us:
In Anchorage: 907-269-3680   •   Toll–free in Alaska: 800-478-6065
TTK: 800-770-8973   •   Email:hss.medicare@alaska.gov

Now taking new Medicare patients: Please call for an appointment.

• Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, 907-257-4686
• Providence Senior Care Center, 907-212-3420
• Alaska Medicare Clinic, 907-433-5100

See our brochure  

• Get Ready For Medicare!

Follow this link to print your flyer now!

We have a large network of counselors throughout Alaska to help beneficiaries understand and navigate Medicare and other health insurance programs and plans. If you would like an Medicare orientation session please call us.

Upcoming Seminars

Anchorage: (Loussac Library, Wilda Marston Theatre on ground level) Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012

Agenda for Public Seminars

Understanding Medicare:

• Part A – Hospital Insurance – deductible period, premiums
• Part B – Medical Insurance – deductible, premiums
• Medicare Supplements/aka Medigap
• Part D – Prescription Drug Plans – Medicare.gov

Coordination of Benefits (who pays first?)

• Getting HELP with Paying for Medicare – “Extra Help” with Prescription Drugs and the Medicare Savings Program  
• Specifics for Veterans, State and Federal retirees, Union retirees, Alaska Native (IHS) beneficiaries, Tricare retirees   
• Part D – Prescription Drug and using the Planfinder (medicare.gov)

The MIO in the news

• Live interview: Judith Bendersky shows a senior the options to save money during open enrollment for prescription drug coverage of Medicare. Nov., 2011
  
• Live interview: Judith Bendersky explains navigating through Medicare, Medicaid and healthcare reform. Feb. 28, 2011
  

About us

We are funded through two programs: State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP).

SHIP funds personalized counseling, education and outreach to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This allows people to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits.

SMP funds education for Medicare beneficiaries and others on how to spot and report potential Medicare errors, fraud, waste and abuse. SMP is a program of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA).