In short
Arizona SHIP offers free, independent Medicare benefits counseling for beneficiaries, families and caregivers. Call 1-800-432-4040, or use the Arizona DES directory to find the county, Tribal or statewide contact for your community. When you reach a counselor, ask about the appointment format, language assistance and any documents to have nearby, and start with one question.
A useful next step
- Use the Arizona DES directory to find your county or community contact.
- Ask about appointment format, language assistance and any documents to have nearby.
- Choose one question to start with. Keep identifying details for the verified counseling service.
A question to keep
Ask the person I help what they want to discuss and what permission is needed for a call.
Questions people in Arizona ask
- How do I find Medicare counseling for my county in Arizona?
- Use the Arizona DES Medicare assistance directory or call Arizona SHIP at 1-800-432-4040. For example, DES lists Area Agency on Aging, Region One for Maricopa County, Pima Council on Aging for Pima County, and Central Arizona Aging for Pinal and Gila counties.
- Is there Medicare counseling for Tribal communities in Arizona?
- The Arizona DES directory includes the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona and Navajo Nation contacts alongside county programs. Choose the contact appropriate to your community, or ask Arizona SHIP at 1-800-432-4040 for help finding it.
- Is Medicare counseling from Arizona SHIP free?
- Yes. Arizona SHIP offers free, independent Medicare benefits counseling for beneficiaries, families and caregivers. A counselor can help you prepare questions; Medicare, your Medicare plan or the responsible agency confirms what applies to you.
Official starting point
Read the official resource ↗Preparation guidance checked October 10, 2026. Ask the responsible service to confirm what applies to you.