Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Indiana. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
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Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): free Medicare counseling in Indiana
Indiana's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, called SHIP, is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare.
The Indiana Department of Insurance runs it with certified counselors. Call the toll-free number or send the online information request form.
How to apply in Indiana
- Online
- in.accessgov.com
- By phone
- 1-800-452-4800
- In person
- Help can be in person, on the phone or online. Find a SHIP location at in.gov/ship/sites.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Indiana
| Who may get help | Anyone with Medicare, and their family and caregivers |
|---|
Good to know
- There is no cost to use SHIP services.
- You can also email shiphelp@idoi.in.gov.
- The SHIP National Technical Assistance Center lists this program as the state's SHIP.
Sources: Indiana Department of Insurance (source 1), SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 4)
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Sources
- Indiana Department of Insurance, Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (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, Indiana SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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