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 State Health Insurance Assistance Program

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Need Help with Medicare?

SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance program. We provide free, unbiased help to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers. Whether you are new to Medicare, reviewing Medicare plan options, or have questions about how to use your Medicare, SHIP can help. Trained staff and volunteer counselors are available in all 23 counties and Baltimore City for one-on-one assistance and community education.​

SHIP Provides Assistance With:​

  • Plan comparison and enrollment
  • Understanding coverage and costs
  • Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap)
  • Eligibility and enrollment for financial assistance programs
  • Preventive services
  • Billing issues and appeals
  • Health care fraud and marketing violations
  • Referral to other resources
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 unbiased, confidential counseling. Their only priority is helping you make informed decisions about your care and benefits. Learn more about the role of SHIP volunteers​ or submit an interest form to become one!

Counselors Throughout Maryland​​

Call for FREE and Confidential Assistance

​​​Allegany County
​301-783-1710
Charles County
301-934-9305
Prince George's County
301-265-8471


Anne Arundel County
410-222-4257​
​ Dorchester County
410-376-3662

Queen Anne's County
410-758-0848​
Baltimore City
410-396-2273​
​Frederick County​​​
301-600-1234
Somerset County
410-742-0505



Baltimore County
410-887-2059​
Garrett County
301-334-9431

St. Mary's County
301-475-4200 ext 1064​
Calvert County
410-535-4606
Harford County
410-638-3025
Talbot County
410-822-2869 ext 231​

Caroline County
410-479-2535
​Howard County
410-313-7392
​Washington County
301-790-0275
​Carroll County
410-386-3800
​Kent County
410-778-2564​
​Wicomico County
410-742-0505

​Cecil County
410-996-8174​
​Montgomery County
301-255-4250
​Worcester County
410-742-0505 

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