The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help with questions about Medicare during. SHIP is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare.
The Medicare open enrollment period is underway until Dec. 7. It is the only time of the year that anyone can change their Medicare plan.
All of SHIP’s services are offered at no charge to consumers. SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. The program is facilitated by the Indiana Department of Insurance and Administration for Community Living. SHIP is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state, according to a news release from the Indiana Department of Insurance.
SHIP is staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer Medicare beneficiaries objective assistance in complete confidence. If you or someone you know needs help with their Medicare questions, call the SHIP helpline at 1-800-452-4800 or the TTY line for the hearing impaired at 1-866-846-0139. You also can find SHIP online Medicare.IN.gov.
Consumers may also contact a licensed insurance agent for assistance when making purchasing decisions regarding Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Plans.
