State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

Evidence Step: Outcomes Outcomes This program is reporting outcomes: data collected over time to demonstrate a change or benefit for participants.
Department: Disability and Aging

Program Description

SHIP helps Medicare beneficiaries (primarily aging adults and persons with disabilities) understand their Medicare benefits and the local programs and services available to them. Participants receive localized assistance from members in their community who are familiar with available services and organizations. This program also includes Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) programming, which offers application assistance to low-income populations, as well as information on wellness programs and preventative medicine.

Details

Program Demographic: Persons with Disability, Communities, Aging Adults
Delivery Setting: Other Community Setting, Home, Workplace, Residential Facility, Outdoor Space, Organization / Business / Local Government
Current Participants: 89,079