SHIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING
120 East Green Street, Centralia, IL 62801
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Voice
Voice
Languages
English
Application process
Call for appointment or visit for services
Fees
None; Donations accepted
Service area
Richland County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Description
Free insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP counselors can:
- Answer questions about Medicare Supplement insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans and other health insurance.
- Organize and assist in filing Medicare Supplement claims.
- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long term care insurance policies.
- Appeal claim denials.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/30/2025
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What's Here
Providing organization
SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING
Provides choices for long term care services, early counseling about available services, information about home and community based services, and more.