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Find a Patient Advocate in Wisconsin Covered by Medicare

Medicare-covered advocacy from Milwaukee and Madison to northern, rural, and tribal communities.

Wisconsin's care landscape includes large regional systems, independent community hospitals, county services, and tribal health programs. An Aviator advocate helps coordinate referrals, benefits, records, medications, and follow-up when care crosses counties or health systems.

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Wisconsin SHIP combines the Medigap Helpline with local benefit specialists, and we help turn coverage guidance into completed care and benefits tasks.

Coordinate care across counties

We help connect local clinics with regional specialists in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, the Fox Valley, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and beyond, keeping records and referrals moving.

Use Wisconsin's local ADRC network

We connect older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and tribal members to local ADRCs or Tribal ADRS partners for benefits, long-term care options, and community support.

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Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Medicare counseling through the Medigap Helpline and local benefit specialists

SHIP Program

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Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Wisconsin SHIP provides free help by phone and through local aging, disability, county, and tribal partners.

The Wisconsin Medigap Helpline counsels Medicare members about supplements, Medicare Advantage, employer coverage, and long-term care insurance, while local benefit specialists provide in-person support. A separate Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline handles drug coverage questions.

How to qualify:

Available at no cost to Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries, people approaching Medicare, family members, and caregivers.

Contact Information:

1-800-242-1060

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Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers and Tribal ADRS

Free, local guidance for aging, disability, and long-term care

Information & Referral

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Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

County ADRCs and Tribal ADRS partners provide unbiased information and connect residents with local programs and services.

Wisconsin's network helps people understand long-term care options, public benefits, transportation, caregiver services, dementia support, and resources for remaining independent. The statewide number identifies the correct county or tribal office.

How to qualify:

Open to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, families, and tribal members; individual programs may have additional eligibility requirements.

Contact Information:

1-844-947-2372

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Wisconsin Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Independent advocacy for long-term care consumers age 60 and older

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

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Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

The Board on Aging and Long Term Care advocates for older people receiving facility-based or managed long-term care.

Wisconsin ombudsmen investigate and resolve concerns involving nursing homes, community-based residential facilities, and long-term care programs for older adults. They provide confidential information, explain rights, and advocate for the consumer's preferences.

Find a Patient Advocate in Wisconsin Covered by Medicare

Find a Patient Advocate in Wisconsin Covered by Medicare

Medicare-covered advocacy from Milwaukee and Madison to northern, rural, and tribal communities.

Medicare-covered advocacy from Milwaukee and Madison to northern, rural, and tribal communities.

Local Resources

Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Medicare counseling through the Medigap Helpline and local benefit specialists

Category:

SHIP Program

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

Wisconsin SHIP provides free help by phone and through local aging, disability, county, and tribal partners.

The Wisconsin Medigap Helpline counsels Medicare members about supplements, Medicare Advantage, employer coverage, and long-term care insurance, while local benefit specialists provide in-person support. A separate Part D and Prescription Drug Helpline handles drug coverage questions.

How to qualify:

Available at no cost to Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries, people approaching Medicare, family members, and caregivers.

Contact Information:

1-800-242-1060

Click Here

Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centers and Tribal ADRS

Free, local guidance for aging, disability, and long-term care

Category:

Information & Referral

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

County ADRCs and Tribal ADRS partners provide unbiased information and connect residents with local programs and services.

Wisconsin's network helps people understand long-term care options, public benefits, transportation, caregiver services, dementia support, and resources for remaining independent. The statewide number identifies the correct county or tribal office.

How to qualify:

Open to older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, families, and tribal members; individual programs may have additional eligibility requirements.

Contact Information:

1-844-947-2372

Click Here

Wisconsin Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Independent advocacy for long-term care consumers age 60 and older

Category:

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Sub Categories:

Claims Help

Nursing Home Support

Complaint Resolution

The Board on Aging and Long Term Care advocates for older people receiving facility-based or managed long-term care.

Wisconsin ombudsmen investigate and resolve concerns involving nursing homes, community-based residential facilities, and long-term care programs for older adults. They provide confidential information, explain rights, and advocate for the consumer's preferences.

How to qualify:

Primarily serves Wisconsin long-term care consumers age 60 and older, including residents, program members, families, and representatives.

Contact Information:

1-800-815-0015

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