Managing your Health Care decisions alone can give you a sinking feeling....
Catch the Wave of Information!
Call SHIP and ask to speak to a SHIP Counselor at:
The Center: 789-0268
Beechwood House: 268-1590
Block Island Health Services: 466-2974
Take the SHIP quiz. Have you ever wondered...
- If you should change your medical coverage to save money?
- If there are any programs that help pay for prescriptions?
- How to report Medicare fraud?
- About the pros and cons of purchasing a long term insurance policy?
- Where you can get a price guide for Medicare Supplement Plans in RI?
- If you qualify for a program that will pay your Medicare Part B Premium
- Where you could get coverage for hearing aids, eyeglasses and dental care?
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions, why not make arrangements to talk to a trained SHIP counselor in your area? Any information you share is confidential.
Volunteer
You can help seniors navigate the waves of health care options. Join the SHIP volunteer crew! As a Senior Health Insurance Program Volunteer, you will help people decide on health coverage. The Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs will TRAIN you.
For information call 789-0268
SHIP is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services & is sponsored by RI Dept. of Elderly Affairs.