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State Medicare & SHIP Assistance Programs
Free Medicare Counseling in Every State
Every U.S. state offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Find your state's official contact below for personalized help with enrollment, plan comparisons, and Medicare questions.
National SHIP Resources: Official government programs for Medicare counseling
State-by-State Directory
Click any state to access official SHIP counseling services. All links verified from official government sources.
| State/Territory | Program Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | Visit |
| Alaska | Alaska Medicare Information Office | Visit |
| Arizona | Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Visit |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program | Visit |
| California | Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) | Visit |
| Colorado | Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Visit |
| Connecticut | Connecticut State Health Insurance Assistance Program | Visit |
| Delaware | Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) | Visit |
| Florida | Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) | Visit |
| Georgia | Georgia SHIP - GeorgiaCares | Visit |
| Hawaii | Hawaii SAGE PLUS | Visit |
| Idaho | Idaho SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) | Visit |
| Illinois | Illinois SHIP Program | Visit |
| Indiana | Indiana SHIP Program | Visit |
| Iowa | Iowa SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) | Visit |
| Kansas | Kansas SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) | Visit |
| Kentucky | Kentucky SHIP Program | Visit |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program | Visit |
| Maine | Maine SHIP Program | Visit |
| Maryland | Maryland SHIP Program | Visit |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts SHINE (Serving the Health Information Needs of Everyone) | Visit |
| Michigan | Michigan MMAP (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) | Visit |
| Minnesota | Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line | Visit |
| Mississippi | Mississippi SHIP Program | Visit |
| Missouri | Missouri CLAIM (Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri) | Visit |
| Montana | Montana SHIP Program | Visit |
| Nebraska | Nebraska SHIP Program | Visit |
| Nevada | Nevada SHIP Program | Visit |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire ServiceLink | Visit |
| New Jersey | New Jersey SHIP Program | Visit |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Benefits Counseling Program | Visit |
| New York | New York HIICAP (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance) | Visit |
| North Carolina | North Carolina SHIIP (Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program) | Visit |
| North Dakota | North Dakota SHIC (Senior Health Insurance Counseling) | Visit |
| Ohio | Ohio OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) | Visit |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma SHIP Program | Visit |
| Oregon | Oregon SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) | Visit |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania APPRISE | Visit |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island SHIP Program | Visit |
| South Carolina | South Carolina I-CARE (Insurance Counseling Assistance & Referrals for Elders) | Visit |
| South Dakota | South Dakota SHINE (Senior Health Information and Insurance Education) | Visit |
| Tennessee | Tennessee SHIP Program | Visit |
| Texas | Texas HICAP (Health Information, Counseling and Advocacy Program) | Visit |
| Utah | Utah SHIP Program | Visit |
| Vermont | Vermont SHIP Program | Visit |
| Virginia | Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) | Visit |
| Washington | Washington SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) | Visit |
| West Virginia | West Virginia SHINE (Senior Health Insurance Network) | Visit |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Medigap Helpline | Visit |
| Wyoming | Wyoming WSHIIP (Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program) | Visit |
| District of Columbia | DC Health Insurance Counseling Project | Visit |
| Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico SHIP Program | Visit |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Virgin Islands SHIP Program | Visit |
Our Verification Promise
All links on this page are sourced directly from official state government websites and the national SHIP directory. We verify and update these resources regularly to ensure accuracy. If you notice any outdated information, please contact us.