2. Selecting an MA plan

Refer beneficiaries who require assistance in selecting an MA plan to:

• CMS at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227); TTY users call 1-877-486-2048 or,

• The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Each State has a SHIP which can answer questions concerning health care options and the MA program. Refer to HI 00208.073B for State SHIP telephone numbers.