State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): free Medicare counseling in South Carolina
South Carolina's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, called SHIP, gives free one-on-one insurance counseling about Medicare. The South Carolina Department on Aging runs it.
Call the toll-free number, or contact your local Area Agency on Aging.
How to apply in South Carolina
- By phone
- 1-800-868-9095
- In person
- Contact your local Area Agency on Aging. The department also points to GetCareSC.com for help enrolling in Medicare.
Who may qualify in South Carolina
| 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: South Carolina Department on Aging (source 1), SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 4)
Free help
Free help with this in South Carolina
South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA)
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
- South Carolina Department on Aging, Medicare and Medicare Fraud (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, South Carolina SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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