If you are new to Medicare, or turning 65 soon, the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has answers to all of your questions on Medicare basics, plan choices, and cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.

FREE MEDICARE COUNSELING AT AREA SENIOR CENTERS Meet with a trained State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)counselor to review available options and receive FREE unbiased help for plan comparisons and cost savings.

Medicare Open Enrollment is the time to re-evaluate your plan.  Medicare plans can change every year, and we provide free, unbiased counseling to ensure prescription durug and other cost savings are being maximized.  State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): 251-706-4680 or aginginfo@sarpc.org