State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in Nebraska. Trained counselors go through your costs and choices with you, and they don't sell plans.
Free Medicare counseling
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): free Medicare counseling in Nebraska
Nebraska's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, called SHIP, gives free, confidential and unbiased Medicare counseling.
The Nebraska Department of Insurance runs it with a statewide network of certified counselors. SHIP does not sell insurance or recommend any company, product or agent.
How to apply in Nebraska
- By phone
- 1-800-234-7119
- In person
- Call the hotline to make an appointment for one-on-one counseling. You can also look up your local office on the Nebraska Department of Insurance website.
Who may qualify in Nebraska
| 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: Nebraska Department of Insurance (source 1), SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 4)
Free help
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Sources
- Nebraska Department of Insurance, Senior Health (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, Nebraska SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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