Open Enrollment is October 15th through December 7th.
We will start making appointments on September 18th.
Call 800-234-7119 to schedule an appointment to review!
Nebraska SHIP, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, empowers, educates, and assists Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training, to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.
Nebraska SMP, Senior Medicare Patrol, empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education.
The federal government, through the Administration on Community Living (ACL), funds a SHIP and SMP in every state. The Nebraska SHIP & SMP is a division of the Nebraska Department of Insurance. SHIP/SMP does not sell insurance, nor does it endorse any insurance company, product, or agent.
Nebraska SHIP & SMP has a statewide network of certified counselors and partner organizations. Our counselors receive extensive training on Medicare and are available to meet for one-on-one counseling, to help with problem solving, provide support during decision making, and assist with identifying potential Medicare fraud, error, or abuse. SHIP/SMP counselors will not recommend policies, companies, or insurance agents, but will provide free, confidential, and unbiased assistance.
The Nebraska SHIP & SMP offers a toll-free hotline that any person eligible for Medicare, relatives, friends, or providers can call for answers to insurance questions, to report potential fraud or abuse, or to arrange a meeting with a SHIP/SMP counselor.
If you would like to speak to your local Nebraska SHIP/SMP office, call our hotline at 1.800.234.7119.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of Nebraska SHIP & SMP. SHIP/SMP volunteers gain tremendous satisfaction in knowing that they've made a difference for a senior citizen or someone with a disability. Volunteering is rewarding and volunteers can choose their level of involvement! New volunteers complete an initial training and have a goal of helping a minimum of 24 people with Medicare each year. Additionally, nursing and social work professionals can earn continuing education hours for completing the volunteer training.