Social Security & Medicare
U.S. Social Security Administration
Hotline: 1.800.772.1213
With a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, you are likely eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Contact the U.S. Social Security Administration for more info.
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
1.800.633-4223MEDICARE
Medicare Rights Center
Hotline: 1.800.333.4114
“A national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities. If you are under 65 years of age with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, you still may be eligible for Medicare based on disability after certain requirements are met.”
https://www.medicarerights.org/
Colorado Medicaid Program
1.800.221.3943
Colorado Medicaid is public health insurance for low-income Coloradans who qualify.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/colorado-medicaid
Services by county (locations)
https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/contact-your-county
Colorado SHIP
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
888-696-7213
En Espanol, sin cargo 866-665-9668
SHIP is a free health benefits counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIPs mission is to educate, advocate, counsel and empower people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIP is an independent program funded by Federal agencies and is not affiliated with the insurance industry. SHIP counseling is FREE of charge.
https://www.shiptacenter.org/allstate/co/
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/senior-healthcare-medicare
http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/DORA-HealthIns/CBON/DORA/1251623077142