Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Resources
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY: 1-877-486-2048 (for people with partial or total hearing loss)
Medicare local office: 617-565-1232
www.medicare.gov (personalized information available)
SHINE
(Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders)
1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), press 2
TTY: 1-800-872-0166 (for people with partial or total hearing loss)
The SHINE program is a state health-insurance assistance program that provides free health-care information, assistance, and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages.
MassMedLine
1-866-633-1617
MassMedLine is an information and referral source that can help you find the Medicare prescription drug plan that best meets your needs. Pharmacists on staff can also answer your questions about the medications you take.
Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP)
1-800-323-3205
TTY: 617-371-1228 (for people with partial or total hearing loss)
MAP provides free legal assistance to people on Medicare. If you are denied your medication, MAP can help you appeal.
MassHealth Customer Service
1-800-841-2900
TTY: 1-800-497-4648 (for people with partial or total hearing loss)
This information is provided by MassHealth.