The CHOICES Program (Connecticut's programs for Health insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility Screening) is designated as the official State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for Connecticut. It is funded in large part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. It provides unbiased information and counseling, on Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, Long Term Care Insurance and other related state & federal programs. The CHOICES program works in cooperation with the CT Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division and the Center for Medicare Advocacy and is administered by the five Area Agencies on Aging in Connecticut. The CHOICES program serves as a focal point for information, program development, and advocacy.
Each Area Agency on Aging is staffed by counselors who have received extensive training in health insurance issues. They can provide written and verbal information and can refer interested persons to trained counselors in local communities for one-on-one, in-person assistance as needed. CHOICES counselors are able to meet with seniors, persons with a disability, and other Medicare beneficiaries for their families at various community sites. Our counselors do not sell insurance. They provide the information and assistance necessary for consumers to understand their rights, receive benefits to which they are entitled, and make informed choices about health insurance concerns.
What is Medicare? Learn more about Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
What is Medicaid? Learn more about Connecticut’s Medicaid/Husky, program.
Medicare Savings Program Information on the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) and Low income subsidy/Extra Help (LIS).
Request a Presentation We can give a presentation for your group on Medicare, Medicaid, and the Medicare Savings Program.
Volunteering Opportunities Learn more about becoming a CHOICES certified counselor or volunteer.
New Team Member Training Stay informed on upcoming CHOICES training dates.
New Milford Senior Center
40 Main Street, New Milford
860-355-6075
By appointment only
New Fairfield Senior Center
33 CT-37, New Fairfield
203-312-5665
By appointment only
Elmwood Hall Senior Center
10 Elmwood Place, Danbury
203-797-4686
By appointment only
Town of Litchfield Social Services
80 Doyle Road, Bantam
860-567-7564
Newtown Social Services
28 Trades Lane, Newtown
203-270-4330
By appointment only
Sherman Senior Center
8 CT-37, Sherman
860-354-2414
By appointment only and walk-ins
Town of Sharon
63 Main St, Sharon
413-854-3695
Town of Salisbury
30 Salmon Kill Rd, Lakeville
860-435-5185
Cheshire Senior Center
240 Maple Ave, Cheshire
203-271-6690
By appointment only
Warren Social Services
50 Cemetery Rd, Warren
860-868-0058 x107
Brookfield Senior Center
100 Pocono Rd, Brookfield
203-775-5308
By appointment only
Ridgefield Social Services
400 Main St., Ridgefield
By appointment only and walk-ins
Torrington Sullivan Senior Center
88 East Albert St., Torrington
By appointment only
Southbury Senior Center
561 Main Street South, Southbury
By appointment only
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