How to apply for Utah SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free Medicare counseling

Who it's for

Utah's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and help to people who have or will soon have Medicare, and to their families and caregivers. Call 800-541-7735 or contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

What you'll need

• Call to ask what to bring

Where to apply

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Utah SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program): free Medicare counseling. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need call to ask what to bring — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Related programs

Other help that people in the same situation often look at.

• Supportive ServicesLong-Term Care Ombudsman ProgramAdministration for Community Living (delivered locally by State and local Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs)
• Supportive ServicesNational Family Caregiver Support Program (OAA Title III-E)Administration for Community Living (delivered locally by Area Agencies on Aging)
• Medicare SavingsMedicare Savings Programs in Utah (QMB, SLMB, QI): help paying Medicare costsUtah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Medicaid; eligibility decided by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)
• Food AssistanceSNAP food assistance in UtahUtah Department of Workforce Services (DWS)

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