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SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE
 
SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance Program   

SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Assistance Program

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a Federal grant program that helps States enhance and support a network of local programs, staff, and volunteers. Through one-on-one personalized counseling, education, and outreach, this network of resources provides accurate and objective information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their families. This allows the recipients to better understand and utilize their Medicare benefits.

SHIPs help beneficiaries identify and understand programs and plans, including Medicare prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, Medicare Savings Programs, long-term care insurance and financing, and other public and private health insurance coverage options. SHIPs also assist eligible participants in enrolling in these programs and plans.

Please visit our website at :http://www.doi.state.id.us/shiba/shibahealth.aspx

Contact information is as follows:

Program Phone Number: 1-800-247-4422

SHIBA, Idaho Department of Insurance
700 West State, Third Floor, Boise, ID 83720-0043