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Medicare in Denver, Colorado

Find licensed Medicare agents, compare plans available in Denver County, and locate local offices for in-person help.

Find a Medicare agent in Denver

Working with a licensed Medicare agent is one of the easiest ways to navigate your options. Agents in Denver can help you:

  • Compare Medicare Advantage plans available in Denver County
  • Find the best Part D prescription drug plan for your medications
  • Evaluate Medigap (supplement) policies and costs
  • Understand enrollment deadlines and avoid late penalties
  • Enroll in a plan — agents handle the paperwork for you

Good to know: Medicare agents are paid by insurance carriers, not by you. Their services are completely free, and they are licensed by the State of Colorado Division of Insurance.

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Medicare plans in Denver

Denver County is one of the most competitive Medicare markets in Colorado, with a wide selection of plans available. As a Denver resident, you can choose from:

Medicare Advantage (Part C)

Denver typically has 40+ Medicare Advantage plan options from major multiple national and regional carriers.

Medigap (supplement) plans

Multiple carriers offer Medigap Plans G, N, and other letter plans in Denver. Compare rates — they vary significantly by company for identical coverage.

Part D drug plans

Denver residents can choose from 20+ standalone Part D plans. The right plan depends on your specific medications and preferred pharmacy.

Special Needs Plans (SNPs)

Denver has SNP options for dual-eligible beneficiaries, those with chronic conditions, and residents of certain institutions.

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Social Security & Medicare offices near Denver

You can visit a Social Security office in person to enroll in Medicare, ask questions about your benefits, or resolve issues. Call ahead to make an appointment.

OfficeAddressPhone
Denver Downtown1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 802941-866-931-7077
Denver East4776 Chambers Rd, Denver, CO 802391-800-772-1213
Lakewood (nearby)1580 Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 802141-866-964-0029

Tip: Social Security offices can be busy. You can handle most Medicare enrollment tasks online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213.

Free Medicare counseling in Denver

The Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling. SHIP counselors are volunteers trained by the state — they don't sell insurance and have no financial incentive to recommend one plan over another.

Denver-area SHIP counseling is available through:

  • Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) — Serves the Denver metro area
  • Phone: 1-888-696-7213 (statewide SHIP hotline)
  • In person: Counseling sessions at senior centers and libraries throughout Denver

Denver Medicare resources

Ready to find the right plan in Denver?

Talk to a licensed Denver Medicare agent — it's free.

Find a Medicare Agent in Denver

You can also visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for help with plan choices.