Local Medicare Help In Sherwood
Helping Sherwood seniors understand Medicare with personalized guidance and no-cost consultations. Compare your options, understand plans, and make informed decisions based on your local healthcare needs.
Why Local Expertise Matters in Sherwood
American Senior Benefits of Arkansas serves residents of Sherwood from our office at 814 N University Ave in Little Rock, AR 72205. Consultations are available in person at our Little Rock office, by phone, or by video. Sherwood seniors have access to a range of healthcare facilities in Pulaski County.
Medicare is not a one-size-fits-all program, and it's highly localized. The Medicare Advantage plans, provider networks, and prescription drug coverage available in Sherwood can differ from those in other parts of Arkansas.
We help you compare Medicare plans that align with CHI St. Vincent North and other local specialists. Provider participation and plan networks can change and should be verified before enrollment.
Our advisors provide clear, educational guidance to help Sherwood residents make confident decisions about their Medicare coverage.
Our Sherwood Medicare Services Include:
- Medicare Advantage (Part C): Comparing HMO and PPO plans available in Sherwood and surrounding counties.
- Medicare Supplements (Medigap): Explaining how Plan G, Plan N and other standardized plans fit with Original Medicare.
- Prescription Drug Plans (Part D): Reviewing your medication list against plan drug lists and your preferred local pharmacies.
- Turning 65 Guidance: Step-by-step help with your Initial Enrollment Period, deadlines, and possible late enrollment penalties.
Local Hospital Networks
We help you check whether your plan options include Sherwood area healthcare facilities, including:
- CHI St. Vincent North (2215 Wildwood Ave., Sherwood)
- Baptist Health Medical Center–North Little Rock (3333 Springhill Dr.)
Read how to check if your hospital is in a plan's network.
Want to check if your doctor is in-network?
Request a Network CheckMedicare Help for Sherwood and Nearby Communities
Sherwood sits between North Little Rock and Jacksonville, so you may use doctors in more than one city. When we review your options, we look at the facilities you actually use, whether that is CHI St. Vincent North in Sherwood, Baptist Health–North Little Rock, or a specialist in Little Rock such as UAMS Medical Center, CHI St. Vincent Infirmary or Arkansas Heart Hospital.
We also work with Medicare beneficiaries in Jacksonville, North Little Rock and Cabot. For the full picture of Medicare help in our home city, see the Little Rock Medicare guide.
Local Resources for Sherwood Seniors
These community resources are run by the city, the library system and the federal government. They are not affiliated with our agency.
Jack Evans Senior Citizens Center
2301 Thornhill Dr., Sherwood — the City of Sherwood's senior center, open to adults 50 and older, with activities, events and limited transportation to medical appointments for Sherwood seniors who can't drive.
CALS Sanders Library
10200 Johnson Dr., Sherwood — a Central Arkansas Library System branch, useful if you'd like computer access to look up plans on Medicare.gov.
Social Security field office
3608 E Kiehl Ave., Sherwood — handles Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment and Medicare card questions. Social Security asks you to make an appointment for in-person help; confirm hours on the SSA Office Locator.
Official Medicare and Social Security Help
American Senior Benefits of Arkansas is a licensed insurance agency, not a government office. For official services:
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, or Medicare.gov
Social Security
Part A/B enrollment, Medicare cards: ssa.gov or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Find your nearest office at ssa.gov/locator. See where to find the Social Security office near Little Rock.
Arkansas SHIIP
Free counseling: 1-800-224-6330 or (501) 371-2782
How We Help Sherwood Seniors
We provide educational guidance across Medicare so you can make an informed decision.
Medicare Advantage
Explore Part C plans available in Sherwood that combine your hospital, medical, and often prescription coverage.
Compare Advantage Plans in SherwoodMedicare Supplements
Learn how Medigap policies can help cover out-of-pocket costs for Sherwood seniors on Original Medicare.
Explore Medigap in SherwoodPrescription Drug Plans
We review your medication list against available Part D options and your preferred Sherwood pharmacies.
Review Part D in SherwoodFrequently Asked Questions
Do you have an office in Sherwood?
Our office is in Little Rock at 814 N University Ave. We work with Sherwood residents in person at that office, by phone, or by video.
Can you check whether CHI St. Vincent North is in a plan's network?
Yes. We can help you look up provider participation for the plans we offer, including CHI St. Vincent North and Baptist Health–North Little Rock. Always confirm with the plan before enrolling, because networks can change.
Where is the Social Security office near Sherwood?
Social Security has a field office at 3608 E Kiehl Ave. in Sherwood. Make an appointment by calling 1-800-772-1213 and confirm hours at ssa.gov/locator.
Is a Medicare review free?
Yes. Reviews are at no cost and with no obligation. We are compensated by insurance companies if you enroll in a plan we offer.
When can I change my Medicare coverage?
Most people can change Medicare Advantage or Part D coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period, October 15 – December 7. See our 2027 Open Enrollment guide.
Ready To Review Your Medicare Options in Sherwood?
Schedule a no-cost, educational consultation with a licensed Arkansas Medicare professional. Get personalized guidance based on your unique situation.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
American Senior Benefits of Arkansas is a licensed insurance agency and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.