Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program - SHIP

Medicare's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free counseling services for all your Medicare questions. SHIP provides you or your caretaker with impartial, one-on-one advice from a trained volunteer who is knowledgeable about Medicare. Call SHIP at (800) 452-4800 or find a site near you at
https://www.in.gov/ship/find-an-indiana-ship-location/

The SHIP 800 # Phone Line will be closed today for Labor Day. Our certified SHIP Counselors will be available to help with your Medicare questions tomorrow! (800) 452-4800

Check out the August SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter.

SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter, August 2024 SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter, August 2024 Indiana Department of Insurance IDOI sent this bulletin at 08/26/2024 01:18 PM EDT Here is the latest SHIP Navigator, your source for informationfrom the Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Medicare Monday: Medicare Coordination with Emp...

Starting in October, you might receive mail from different insurance companies about the plans they offer. You can use this information to compare your options. But remember, these companies have to follow specific rules when they market their plans.
If you think you have experienced marketing violations, you should report them. Your local SHIP or SMP can explain the government’s marketing rules, help you review the incident, and report it to the correct authorities if needed. Contact SHIP at (800) 452-4800

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, (SHIP) offers impartial Medicare counseling by a trained staff member or volunteer. SHIP can help you as you navigate the complexities of Medicare. SHIP counselors are highly trained and certified to help you understand Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug coverage, supplemental insurance options (Medigap), and long-term care insurance. SHIP has sites throughout Indiana to assist you. (800) 452-4800

When you contact SHIP, a certified counselor will give you one-on-one guidance based on your unique situation and needs. SHIP counselors are members of your local community who have been screened, trained, and certified as Medicare experts. Many are volunteers, and they may even be one of your peers. They pride themselves on providing impartial, confidential, free counseling. Their only priority is helping you make informed decisions about your care and benefits. (800) 452-4800

Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program - SHIP The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free & unbiased counseling program provide

Medicare typically does not cover healthcare outside the U.S., except for specific situations such as
- If you're in the U.S. when a medical emergency occurs, and the foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition.
- You're traveling through Canada without unreasonable delay by the most direct route between Alaska and another U.S state when a medical emergency occurs, and the Canadian hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat the emergency.
- You live in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to your home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition, regardless of whether an emergency exists.
Because Medicare has limited travel medical coverage outside the U.S., you may choose to buy a travel insurance policy to get more coverage. An insurance agent or travel agent can give you more information about the cost of travel medical insurance. Travel insurance doesn’t necessarily include health insurance, so it’s important to read the conditions or restrictions carefully.
For more questions about what your Medicare covers, call SHIP at (800) 452-4800.

As you near age 65, you need to learn about Medicare coverage choices and make several important enrollment decisions. Learn more at http://www.shiphelp.org/new2medicare
Contact SHIP for free, personalized help making decisions about your health coverage. (800) 452-4800

Today we’re celebrating 59 years of and the great strides made to the program! : New improvements to Medicare mean more savings on drug costs and additional vaccines covered for free under Medicare prescription drug coverage. And more good news! In 2025, there’ll be a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for covered prescription drugs under Medicare Part D: www.medicare.gov/about-us/prescription-drug-law

When you contact SHIP, a certified counselor will give you one-on-one guidance based on your unique situation and needs. SHIP counselors are members of your local community who have been screened, trained, and certified as Medicare experts. Many are volunteers, and they may even be one of your peers. They pride themselves on providing impartial, confidential counseling. Their only priority is helping you make informed decisions about your care and benefits. Call SHIP to speak to a Counselor near you. (800) 452-4800

Check out the July SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter.

SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter, July 2024 SHIP Navigator E-Newsletter, July 2024 Indiana Department of Insurance IDOI sent this bulletin at 07/25/2024 10:15 AM EDT Here is the latest SHIP Navigator, your source for informationfrom the Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Medicare Monday: Medicare & Friends Featuring Vet...

SHIP counselors are highly trained and certified to help you understand Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug coverage, supplemental insurance options (Medigap), and long-term care insurance, and all of the complexities of Medicare.
http://www.Medicare.in.gov

SHIP, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, provides impartial 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. (800) 452-4800

You (or your spouse’s) job might provide health coverage when you retire. It’s crucial to understand how retiree coverage works with Medicare. Speak with your job’s benefits administrator to get the details. If you're unsure who pays first, your retiree coverage or Medicare, you can speak with a SHIP Counselor in your area. SHIP can help you navigate the complexities of Medicare. (800) 452-4800

SHIP can help you learn when to enroll in Medicare parts A and B, choosing between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, considering enrolling in a part D Plan or Medigap. (800) 452-4800

We have had such a great time with some of our community partners at the 5th Annual Senior Health and Resource Fair with Perry County Council On Aging providing the local community with Medicare related information and resources!