The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free & unbiased counseling program provided by the Alabama Department of Senior Services for Medicare beneficiaries in Alabama. We are part of a federal network of SHIP programs located in every state. SHIP provides health insurance counseling for people with Medicare. All of our services are free.
SHIP Counselors are committed volunteers who will help you make informed choices for yourself regarding your insurance benefits. The counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company and will not attempt to sell you insurance. All counseling records are strictly confidential. If you would like to learn about becoming a SHIP volunteer, click here.
SHIP Counselors are also available for presentations on a variety of health insurance topics. For more information, call 1-800-AGE-LINE (1-800-243-5463 or email us at info@EastAlabamaAging.org.