What SHIP does:

• Provides educational materials and brochures.
• Educates beneficiaries so they can understand Medicare, file claims, and appeal Medicare decisions.
• Informs consumers of their rights as a Medicare beneficiary or health insurance policyholder.
• Shows consumers how to evaluate the various Medicare Part D, Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Long Term Care Insurance policies currently available.
• Refers clients to appropriate agencies where they can get help with other needs.
• Provides speakers to make presentations to groups.
• Helps with applications for assistance programs that help pay for uncovered Medicare costs.

One-on-one assistance can be in person, on the phone, or virtual. To contact a counselor at our central office call (800) 452-4800.

If you do not live in Indiana, please click here to find your local Medicare contact information.

If your income is less than $2,268 per month and you have limited assets, you may qualify  for help with medical costs not covered by Medicare and with prescription drug expenses.

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