The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free and objective one-on-one counseling and education to individuals and groups in regards to Medicare and other related insurances. The SHIP program assists Medicare beneficiaries in comparing and enrolling in Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and answers general questions about original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Through the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), SHIP also receives funding to assist beneficiaries with applying for Medicare Savings Programs and the Low Income Subsidy (Extra Help).

The SHIP program provides assistance to thousands of seniors each year that saves them large amounts of money on a monthly basis. To learn more about the SHIP/SMP programs or to become a volunteer, visit our website:
www.tnmedicarehelp.com

PROGRAM CONTACT

For counceling assistance or to locate a certified SHIP/SMP volunteer counselor in your county, call toll free 1-877-801-0044.


This project was supported, in part by grant numbers 90SAPG0069-04-00,2201 TNMISH-03, 2201TNMIDR-03, 2201TNMIAA-03 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

For information on how to become a volunteer for SHIP, call toll free 1-877-801-0044.