West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (WV SHIP)
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West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (WV SHIP): free Medicare counseling in West Virginia
West Virginia's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, called WV SHIP, gives free Medicare counseling. The West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services runs it.
Call the toll-free number to reach a counselor.
How to apply in West Virginia
- By phone
- 1-877-987-4463
- In person
- Call the toll-free number to reach a SHIP counselor. The WV SHIP website has a Find a Counselor page.
- Who runs it
- West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
Who may qualify in West Virginia
| 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.
Source: SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (source 3)
Free help
Free help with this in West Virginia
Bureau of Senior 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
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (WV 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, West Virginia SHIP. Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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