Insurance Counseling for Seniors
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/senior_health_insuranceprogram.html

From agency: City of Chicago Department Of Family And Support Services - Senior Services Division
Resource Details
Alternate Name Senior Health Insurance Program, SHIP, Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling
Description

Volunteer counselors with the Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) offer free, one-on-one insurance counseling at DFSS's Regional Senior Centers and over the phone. SHIP counselors can offer free assistance on the following subjects:

  • Questions about Medicare, including the Medicare Open Enrollment period, Medigap, or supplementary insurance coverage
  • Selecting the best prescription drug discount card
  • Choosing the best Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program
  • Resolving billing disputes between a beneficiary and Medicare
Agency Status Active
Defined coverage areas:
Illinois - Cook County - Chicago
 
Hours Of Operation The Senior Services hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. If visiting an in-person location, please refer to site hours of operation.

Mon: 9:00am 5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am 5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am 5:00pm
Program
Eligibility This service is for City of Chicago senior residents.
Program Fees Free
Application Process Call the Senior Services Information & Assistance Helpline (312) 744-4016 or email [email protected].
Programs at this agency Virtual Senior Computer & Tech Classes
Senior Centers and Senior Services Information and Assistance Call Center
Senior Benefits Eligibility Assessment
Chore Services
Home Delivered Meals
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Adult Protective Services
Senior Well-Being Checks
Golden Diners Program


Contact Information
Business (312) 744-4016
Main Email Address [email protected]
Sites offering this Program City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Central West Regional Senior Center
City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Renaissance Court Regional Senior Center
City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Northeast (Levy) Regional Senior Center
City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Northwest (Copernicus) Regional Senior Center
City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Southeast (Atlas) Regional Senior Center
City of Chicago - DFSS SSD - Southwest Regional Senior Center


Legal and Financial
Tax Status None or unknown
Legal Status None or unknown