Maryland Department of Aging issued the following announcement on Aug. 19.
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries. Needs such as understanding their health insurance benefits, bills, and rights. Trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 23 counties and Baltimore City provide in-person and telephone assistance.
Topics Covered
•Medicare Part A: Hospital Insurance
•Medicare Part B: Medical Insurance
•Medicare Part C: Advantage Plans
•Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Plans
•Financial Assistance for Low-Income Beneficiaries
•Billing Issues, Appeals, Denials, and Grievances
•Medicare Fraud and Abuse
•Volunteer Opportunities
•Free Community Presentations
Find your Local SHIP Office
•State Health Insurance Assistance Program Flyer
•State Health Insurance Assistance Program Local Offices
To Volunteer with Your Local SHIP Office
•SHIP Volunteer Job Description
•SHIP Volunteer Application
The Maryland Department of Aging receives funding for this program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the State of Maryland and local governments. SHIP counseling services are confidential and free of charge.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Maryland Department of Aging
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