SHIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

Free insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP counselors can:

- Answer questions about Medicare Supplement insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans and other health insurance.

- Organize and assist in filing Medicare Supplement claims.

- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long term care insurance policies.

- Appeal claim denials.

Physical Address

120 East Green Street, Centralia, IL 62801

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Application process

Call for appointment or visit for services

Fee

None; Donations accepted

Required documents

Medicare card and Social Security card

Eligibility

Open to those age 60 and older

Languages

English

Service area

Clay County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Richland County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois

Agency info

SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING

Provides choices for long term care services, early counseling about available services, information about home and community based services, and more.