Arizona Medicare

If you are a resident of Arizona and are looking for Medicare information and coverage — you’re in the right place. Individuals that live in Arizona can find the information they need to make their Medicare and Medicare Advantage decisions here.

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Arizona Medicare Facts

More than 44 million people in the United States are enrolled in a Medicare program. Around 20 percent of those Americans are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, which administers Medicare benefits through private insurance companies. About a quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries have extra prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D.

Here are some recent Arizona statistics:

• More than 852,000 individuals receive Medicare benefits (About 13 percent of Arizona’s population)
• Over 279,000 individuals are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan
• Over 875,000 Medicare recipients also receive Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
• More than $5,000 is paid per residence in Arizona
• More than $6,600 is paid per Arizona Medicare enrollee

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Arizona Medicare Assistance Programs

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona’s Medicaid agency, which is a low income guided and state funded program used to assist those who have lower than average household incomes. This program has certain requirements for eligibility that must be met in order to receive assistance. A Low Income Subsidy can help those we are qualified for Medicaid cover prescription drug costs.

Arizona has other assistance programs such as PACE, the Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly and SHIP, the Senior Health Insurance Program. PACE helps the individual who cannot afford to otherwise meet their health care costs including copayments, premiums and prescription help. SHIP provides various counseling services to those searching for Medicare.

Arizona also has Medicare Cost Sharing programs that help eligible Medicare recipients pay for health care costs.

Arizona Medicare Contact information

For more information about Arizona Medicare or Medicare assistance programs contact these offices:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,

7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore MD 21244-1850
1-800-MEDICARE

Arizona Aging and Adult Administration

1789 W. Jefferson #950A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Business Phone: (602) 542-4446
Fax: (602) 542-6575
Information & Referral Phone Number(s):
(602) 542-4446

Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Arizona Department of Economic Security,
Aging & Adult Administration
1-800-432-4040