New to Medicare? Have questions about your current Medicare?
Nebraska SHIP is here to help!
Call us for an appointment at 800-234-7119
Nebraska SHIP educates people with Medicare, empowering seniors and people with disabilities to make informed decisions about health insurance. Because Medicare can be confusing, the federal government, through the Administration on Community Living (ACL), funds a SHIP or State Health Insurance Assistance Program, in every state. The Nebraska SHIP is a division of the Nebraska Department of Insurance. SHIP does not sell insurance nor does it endorse any insurance company, product, or agent.
Nebraska SHIP also administers the State of Nebraska's SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol), which works to educate Nebraskans with Medicare to identify and report possible Medicare fraud, error, or waste.
Nebraska SHIP 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 counselor.
Nebraska SHIP has a statewide network of certified counselors and partner organizations. Our counselors receive extensive training on Medicare and related health insurance. Counselors are available to meet for one-on-one counseling, to help with problem solving, and to provide support during decision making. SHIP counselors will not recommend policies, companies, or insurance agents, but will provide free, confidential, and unbiased assistance.
An important role of SHIP is to provide outreach and education regarding health insurance options, benefits, and choices. SHIP participates in outreach activities, presentations, media activities and provides assistance during Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment.
If you would like to speak to your local Nebraska SHIP office, call our hotline at 1.800.234.7119.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of Nebraska SHIP. SHIP volunteers gain tremendous satisfaction in knowing that they've made a difference for a senior citizen or someone with a disability. Volunteering is easy and volunteers can choose their level of involvement! New volunteers complete an initial training and have a goal of counseling a minimum of twenty four individuals each year. Additionally, nurses and social workers can earn continuing education hours for completing the volunteer training.