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Local Medicare Help

Trusted, unbiased, one-on-one
counseling and assistance.

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Explore your Medicare options with SHIP. Review your plan every year during Open Enrollment to make the best choices for you and your loved ones.

Looking for help? Find your local SHIP here:

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Getting Ready for Medicare?

Click News to view a flyer & videos on enrolling in Medicare via Social Security. Click SSA to access to the Social Security website.

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Medicare's Open Enrollment Period

Fall Open Enrollment is when you can change your Medicare coverage, but knowing where to start can be tricky. In this blog, you’ll learn strategies to choose the coverage that best fits your needs for 2025.

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Resources for SHIPs

If you are a SHIP staff member or volunteer, training and technical assistance is available.

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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.

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.

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Eloise Dennis

Beneficiary Story

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"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

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"It makes me feel like I matter. Because before the help that I received here."

Gary Bartle

Beneficiary Story

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"They certainly make it very easy and simplify the whole process.”