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SHIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

Eligibility

Open to older adults (age 60 and over) in Champaign County

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm

Languages

American Sign Language, English, Spanish

Application process

Call to schedule appointments

Fees

None

Service area

Champaign County, Illinois

Description

Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Champaign County. SHIP counselors:

-- Answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO & PFFS) and other health insurance

-- Answer questions regarding prescription drug coverage through Medicare D and other sources

-- Assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims

-- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies

-- Appeal claim denials

-- Answer questions about Extra Help, a federal program to assist low-income seniors with the costs associated with Medicare D.

Counselors will also assist with the completion of Extra Help applications.

Providing organization

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Helps people and communities maximize opportunities for a better quality of life through education, planning, and support services.