Medicare Savings Programs
You Could be Paying too Much for Medicare
Many Marylanders don’t realize they qualify for financial assistance programs, and applying for them can be confusing. Our trained Medicare counselors provide one-on-one assistance to help you find and apply for programs that may cover your monthly premiums or lower your prescription costs.
Connect with your Local SHIP Office
Maryland has 19 local offices serving every county and Baltimore City with trained Medicare counselors who understand your community. Calls are FREE and confidential.
- Allegany County: 301-783-1710
- Anne Arundel County: 410-222-4077
- Baltimore City: 410-396-2273
- Baltimore County: 410-887-2059
- Calvert County: 410-535-4606
- Caroline County: 410-479-2535
- Carroll County: 410-386-3800
- Cecil County: 410-996-8174
- Charles County: 301-934-9305
- Dorchester County: 410-376-3662
- Frederick County: 301-600-1234
- Garrett County: 301-334-9431
- Harford County: 410-638-3025
- Howard County: 410-313-7392
- Kent County: 410-778-2564
- Montgomery County: 301-255-4250
- Prince George’s County: 301-265-8471
- Queen Anne’s County: 410-758-0848
- Somerset County: 410-742-0505
- St. Mary’s County: 301-475-4200
- Talbot County: 410-822-2869
- Washington County: 301-790-0275
- Wicomico County: 410-742-0505
- Worcester County: 410-742-0505
Available Programs
- Medicare Savings Programs can help people with limited income pay for monthly Part B premiums. They can also help with other costs like Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments, for those who qualify.
Extra Help Programs help pay for Medicare prescription drug coverage. those who qualify have lower, or free monthly premiums, and pay less for prescriptions.
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Programs can help moderate-income Maryland residents who aren’t eligible for Extra Help through subsidies that help cover the cost of Medicare prescription drug plan premiums.
Good Pill Pharmacy is non-profit, home-delivery pharmacy offering affordable medications for anyone whose copays or deductibles are too high. There are no income or asset limits and most prescriptions are $6 for a 90-day supply. Stock is limited to certain medications only.
Disease Funds are financial assistance programs designed to help patients pay for out-of-pocket medication costs, health insurance premiums, and transportation expenses for over 80 specific chronic, rare, and cancer-related conditions. These grants provide support for up to 12 months.
Medicare Preventive Services
Did you know that Medicare covers many preventive and screening services at no cost? Preventive services can include exams, shots, lab tests, and screenings, as well as programs for health monitoring, counseling and education.
Become a SHIP Volunteer
SHIP volunteers are members of your community, often your peers, who have been trained and certified as Medicare experts. If you enjoy problem-solving and want to make a tangible difference in the lives of older adults in Maryland, complete a volunteer interest form.