The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is your trusted source for information about Medicare, other Medicare-related health insurance, and low-income resources. SHIP counsellors and volunteers are committed to helping you make informed choices regarding your insurance benefits. Counsellors and volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and will not attempt to sell you insurance, and all counselling records are strictly confidential.
- SHIP can help you understand your Medicare benefits.
- SHIP can help you determine which Medicare prescription drug plan fits your needs.
- SHIP can answer your questions about Medigap, long-term care insurance policies, and other health insurance programs for seniors.
- SHIP can assist Medicare beneficiaries in specific areas such as home health benefits, Medicare claims and appeals, and other similar issues.
- SHIP can give you details about benefits available in your area and refer you to other helpful programs.
SHIP Public Education counselors are available for presentations on a variety of health insurance topics. SHIP counselors provide education, counseling, and information concerning Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Medicare Savings Programs, Prescription Drugs, Plan Comparisons, and low-income assistance programs for Medicare beneficiaries.