STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

481 Summer Street, Suite 101, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Eligibility

Adults Age 65 and Older; Adults Age 18 and Older with Disabilities; Families and caregivers of Medicare beneficiaries

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm

(802) 748-5182

Voice

(802) 473-4998

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Helpline

https://www.nekcouncil.org

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; Appointment Required

Fees

Free; Donations Accepted

Service area

Essex County, Vermont
Caledonia County, Vermont

Description

Provides information and assistance with Medicare, including Part D Drug benefit, Medigap Supplemental Insurance; managed care and long term care insurance; durable medical equipment; and pharmacy assistance programs. Healthcare Benefits Specialists can explain how the different programs work, can help sort through medical forms and bills, and can evaluate medical insurance needs.

Last Assured

01/31/2025

What's Here

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling Medicare Information/Counseling Managed Health Care Information

Providing organization

NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

The Northeast Kingdom Council on Aging is a non-profit senior services organization that plans, develops and coordinates comprehensive services for older adults in support of their independence, self choice, and well being in Caledonia, Orleans, and Essex Counties. Services include, but are not limited to, information and referral assistance, case/care management, nutrition services, healthy living programs, health insurance counseling, hoarding issues, and support for caregivers.