Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Georgia. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Free Medicare counseling
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): free Medicare counseling in Georgia
Georgia SHIP gives free, unbiased Medicare information and help. The Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, runs it.
It is not tied to any insurance company and does not sell or ask you to buy any insurance.
How to apply in Georgia
- By phone
- 1-866-552-4464
- In person
- When you call, choose option 4 for Medicare help. Counselors answer Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For help near home, ask your Area Agency on Aging.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Georgia
| Who may get help | Anyone with Medicare, and their family and caregivers |
|---|
Good to know
- There is no cost to use SHIP services.
- The SHIP National Technical Assistance Center lists this program as the state's SHIP.
Sources: Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services (source 1), SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 4)
Free help
Free help with this in Georgia
Division of Aging Services
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
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Sources
- Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services, Georgia SHIP (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Administration for Community Living, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center, About SHIPs. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center, Georgia SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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