State Health Insurance Assistance Program
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The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Needs such as understanding their health insurance benefits, bills, and rights. Trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 23 counties and Baltimore City provide in-person and telephone assistance.
Topics Covered
- Medicare Part A: Hospital Insurance
- Medicare Part B: Medical Insurance
- Medicare Part C: Advantage Plans
- Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans
- Financial Assistance for Low-Income Beneficiaries
- Billing Issues, Appeals, Denials, and Grievances
- Medicare Fraud and Abuse - visit our designated page here
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Free Community Presentations
Get Answers to Questions About:
- Coverage Changes
- Preventive Services
- Out of Pocket Expenses
- Eligibility Criteria
- Coverage Gaps
- Who Pays First
- Financial Help w/Copays
- Medicare Fraud
- Your Rights
Find your Local SHIP Office
To Volunteer with Your Local SHIP Office
Have a questions about Medicare fraud or scams? Click
here to learn more about Senior Medicare Patrol.
The Maryland Department of Aging receives funding for this program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the State of Maryland and local governments. SHIP counseling services are confidential and free of charge.
Counselors Throughout Maryland
Call for FREE and Confidential Assistance
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Anne Arundel County 410-222-4257 | Dorchester County
410-376-3662
| Queen Anne's County
410-758-0848 Option 3
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Baltimore City 410-396-2273 | Frederick County
301-600-1234
| St. Mary's County
301-475-4200 ext 1064
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Baltimore County 410-887-2059 | Garrett County
301-334-9431
| Somerset County
410-742-0505
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Calvert County
410-535-4606 | Harford County
410-638-3025
| Talbot County
410-822-2869 ext 231
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Caroline County 410-479-2535
| Howard County
410-313-7392
| Washington County
301-790-0275
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Carroll County 410-386-3800 | Kent County
410-778-2564 | Wicomico County
410-742-0505
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Cecil County 410-996-8174 | Montgomery County
301-255-4250 | Worcester County
410-742-0505 |
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Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs every year from October 15th through December 7th. For more information, click
here:
Videos:
Please visit our video collection for more information:
Medicare Minute (approximately one minute long videos):
Partner Organization Videos:The State Health Insurance Assistance Program National Technical Assistance Center: https://vimeo.com/shiptacenter
Senior Medicare Patrol: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8-0-V8MnnQVzZFTpJzEzA
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Needs such as understanding their health insurance benefits, bills, and rights. Trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 23 counties and Baltimore City provide free, in-person and telephone assistance.
Trained counselors can provide assistance with:
- Medicare Part A: Hospital Insurance
- Medicare Part B: Medical Insurance
- Medicare Part C: Advantage Plans
- Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plans)
- Financial Assistance for Low-Income Beneficiaries
- Billing Issues, Appeals, Denials, and Grievances
- Medicare Fraud and Abuse
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Free Community Presentations
For some, it offers a chance to give something back to their community. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. See some of our SHIP volunteer stories under the "Video Library" tab.
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
How SHIP Helped Me
Medicare & You
Fraud
