STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

5452 US Route 5, Suite A, Derby Time Square, Newport, VT 05855

Eligibility

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

Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm

8023343389

Fax - FAX

8006425119

Voice - Toll Free | Helpline

www.nekcouncil.org

Fees

Free; Donations Accepted

Service area

Caledonia county, Vermont
Essex 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

12/08/2025

What's Here

Medicare Information/Counseling Long Term Care Insurance 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.