Progress Center has trained Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors at our Forest Park and Blue Island offices.

Goals of the SHIP program:

● To screen for eligibility for various subsidies to reduce your out of pocket costs.

● To explain the Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI).

● To explore Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) and Medicare Savings Plan (MSP) eligibility.

● To provide an explanation of Medicare and to provide plan comparisons.

● To discuss eligibility for the Extra Help program to reduce prescription drug costs.

● To provide information on the new $2,000 cap for drug costs as well as the new Medicare Payment Plan.

● To provide assistance without pressure from insurance agents and companies.

To talk to a SHIP counselor call or email us at 708-388-5011 or SHIP@progresscil.org.