Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
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Prescription costs
HoosierRx: help with drug costs in Indiana
HoosierRx is Indiana's State Pharmacy Assistance Program. It pays up to $70 a month toward your Medicare drug plan premium if you are 65 or older and have limited income.
It does not help with deductibles or copays.
How to apply in Indiana
- By phone
- 1-866-267-4679
- By mail
- HoosierRx, 402 W Washington, Rm. 372, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Indiana
| One person | Married couple | |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly income limit or widowed (2026) | $23,940 a year | $32,460 a year |
| Where you live | Indiana resident |
|---|---|
| Age | 65 or older |
| Medicare drug plan | Must have a Part D plan or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage from a company that works with HoosierRx. The 2026 flyer lists AARP/UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/SilverScript and WellCare. |
| Medicaid | You can't get HoosierRx if you are on Medicaid |
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (source 2)
What you may get
| What it pays | Up to $70 a month toward your Part D premium, or the drug part of a Medicare Advantage premium |
|---|---|
| Deductibles and copays | Not covered |
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (source 2)
Good to know
- The state's web page lists one more plan company (Elixir/EnvisionRx) than its 2026 flyer. Call HoosierRx to check that your plan works with the program.
- Indiana's HIV Service Program, also on Medicare's list, is only for people living with HIV.
Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (source 1), Medicare.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) (source 3)
Free help
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Sources
- Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Medicaid for Members: HoosierRx (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, HoosierRx Helps Pay for Your Medicare Prescription Drug Premium (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Medicare.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), Find out if your state has a State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program: Indiana (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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