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Help others navigate Medicare with your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
What We Do
Our Mission
SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program.
SHIP provides unbiased help to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions on how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help.
Insights & Inspiration
Success Stories
SHIPs and their highly trained volunteers help thousands navigate Medicare each year. Watch these stories to see how SHIP can help you or how you can help others.
Beneficiary Story
Eloise Dennis
I was not too adept at navigating the government website, but I had seen SHIP offering this service, and I thought, ‘I think that’s the way to go.’
Beneficiary Story
Betty Jerry
It makes me feel like I matter. Because before the help that I received here.
Beneficiary Story
Gary Bartle
They certainly make it very easy and simplify the whole process.