STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

160 Benmont Avenue, Suite 90, Benmont Mill, Bennington, VT 05201

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) 332-3081

Fax

(800) 642-5119

Voice - Toll-Free | Senior Helpline

https://www.svcoa.org/ship

[email protected]

Application process

By Telephone; Appointment Required

Fees

Free; Donations Accepted

Service area

Rutland County, Vermont
Bennington 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

05/20/2025

What's Here

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

Providing organization

SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT COUNCIL ON AGING

Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging (SVCOA) 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 Bennington and Rutland 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. SVCOA also serves as the umbrella agency for Green Mountain RSVP with offices in Bennington, Springfield, and Brattleboro.