What does SHIP stand for and where can I find that info as pertaining to me?
SHIP stands for State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program. You can find your local SHIP contact information in the back of your Medicare & You 2020 Handbook online or you can request it when you call.
I think I would like to apply for prescription drug coverage, how is that done?
Please visit the Medicare website or call 1 - 800-MEDICARE 1 - 800 - 633 - 4227. Your State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program SHIP also can help answer your Medicare questions.