SHIP - State Health Insurance Assistance

Medicare & Medicaid · Illinois · Free

Free unbiased Medicare counseling in every state. Find your state's SHIP for one-on-one help. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Drop-in help is available at most local offices; bringing the Medicare card and a list of prescriptions makes the visit faster. Especially valuable for seniors getting pressure from Medicare Advantage sales calls or door-to-door enrollment pitches. Free, confidential, and available to any Illinois...

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