What is a SHIP?
Every state has a State Health Insurance Assistance Program. SHIPs get funding from the federal government to provide free help with Medicare.
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SHIPs cannot sell insurance and SHIP counselors cannot work for insurance companies.
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SHIPs must follow federal rules to ensure they are a safe and trusted resource.
To learn more about the National SHIP program, visit www.shiphelp.org.
Click the corresponding button below for more information on Missouri SHIP.
Who are the counselors?
Missouri SHIP has more than 200 trained and certified counselors across the state who provide free, local Medicare counseling in their communities.
- Counselors complete extensive training and ongoing education to stay certified.
- They help individuals understand their healthcare options, navigate the Medicare system, and reduce Medicare-related costs.
- Some counselors are paid staff at their agencies, while others are dedicated community volunteers.
Missouri SHIP partners with trusted community organizations statewide.
- Community Partners may have staff trained as SHIP counselors or host other SHIP counselors for events and Medicare counseling sessions.
- Our Community Volunteer Counselors and Community Partners are essential to our mission.
If you want to learn more about volunteering with Missouri SHIP or becoming a Community Partner, click the corresponding button below.