Local Medicare Help
Trusted, unbiased, one-on-one
counseling and assistance.
Help others navigate Medicare with your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Looking for help? Find your local SHIP here:
SHIP Locator
Medicare and Employer Coverage
Learn whether you need to enroll in Medicare at 65 if you have employer-sponsored insurance. Understand the potential risks of late enrollment and gaps in coverage.
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Resources for SHIPs
If you are a SHIP staff member or volunteer, training and technical assistance is available.
Learn MoreOur 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.
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.
Eloise Dennis
Beneficiary Story
"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.'"
Betty Jerry
Beneficiary Story
"It makes me feel like I matter. Because before the help that I received here."
Gary Bartle
Beneficiary Story
"They certainly make it very easy and simplify the whole process.”