About Medicare & SHIP
What is SHIP?
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free & unbiased counseling program provided by the Indiana Department of Insurance for Medicare beneficiaries in Indiana. We are part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. SHIP is a non-profit organization designed to provide an unbiased place for seniors and pre-retirees to find answers to their health insurance questions. All of our services are free.
SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency and does not sell insurance. We are staffed by a crew of volunteer counselors who have completed intensive training to offer you free and objecive assistance in complete confidence. Click the links below to see what SHIP can do for you.
If you do not live in Indiana, please click here to find your local Medicare contact information.
To contact a counselor at our central office call 1-800-452-4800.
Our TDD line for the hearing impaired, call 866-846-0139.
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SHIP Help
Contact SHIP
Contact us for our free services: Ask questions, request brochures and information packets, comment on our web site, or schedule a SHIP speaker--all for free.
SHIP Activities & Presentations
See what's happening in your area.
Your Medicare Questions Answered
Medicare Coverage
Answers to common questions about Medicare, including coverage, enrollment, eligibility, and claims.
Medicare Preventive Services *
A chart of preventive services, how often they are available, and co-pays & deductibles that apply.
Supplementing Medicare
A description of Medicare Supplement policies: how they can help you, and which companies sell them in Indiana.
Medicare Advantage
An introduction to Medicare Advantage health plans: a description of the plans, who is eligible, and what plans are available where you live.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Learn about the Medicare prescription drug coverage and the private companies offering plans in Indiana.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage in 2009
Deductible, coverage limits, and out-of-pocket expenses.
Long Term Care Insurance
Suggestions for those who need help with Long Term Care.
Help Paying for Medicare and Prescriptions
Extra Help
Suggestions for those who need help paying for Medicare and medications.
For Our Volunteers and Future Volunteers
Becoming a SHIP Volunteer
Join a growing force of volunteers who are the key to SHIP's success. Do you have what it takes to help others in your community?
Volunteer Information
Learn more about what SHIP volunteers are doing. Resources and Links
A list of where our counselors are located. Also, phone numbers you should know and links to other informative web sites.
Free Brochures and Information
Brochures
A list of brochures related to the SHIP site.
Ask SHIP
A Collection of Question & Answer Newspaper Columns on Topics Related to Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, Prescription Coverage, and Low-Income Assistance
- File a complaint.
- Become an insurance producer.
- Check out a health care provider.
- Find a company's registered agent.
- See a list of licensed insurance companies.
- File a medical malpractice complaint.
- Learn about Medicare.
- Compare Medicare Supplement plans.
- See what enforcement actions IDOI has taken.
- Learn about COBRA coverage.
- Know my HIPAA rights.
- Form an insurance company.
- File financial information for my insurance company.
- Qualify under Indiana's Medical Malpractice Act.
- Find a bail bond company.
- Contact SHIP for information.
