SHIP counselors do not provide legal advice, sell,
recommend, endorse any specific insurance product,
agent, insurance company or plan.
SHIPs answer questions about Medicare and assist people
in obtaining coverage through options that include the
Original Medicare Program - Parts A and B,
Medicare Advantage Plans - Part C,
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans - Part D,
and programs designed to help people with limited
incomes pay for their healthcare, such as Medicaid,
the Medicare Savings Program & the Low Income Subsidy.
SHIPs also help people compare
Medicare Supplement Insurance ~ Medigap
insurance policies and explain how these and other
supplemental insurance options, such as insurance
plans for retirees, work with Medicare.
In addition, SHIPs provide information on long-term care
insurance and, when needed, refer beneficiaries to agencies
such as the Social Security Administration and local
Medicaid offices for additional assistance.
