Indiana SHIP: free Medicare counseling, including help applying for programs that pay prescription drug costs
Indiana statewide · Checked 2026-10-28
Get these first
Medicare
Steps
- Have your Medicare card and a list of your medicines.
- Call SHIP at (800) 452-4800 for a free counselor (in person, phone or virtual).
- Ask about help paying for prescriptions and costs Medicare does not cover.
Is it still open?
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. (Source date: 2026-10-28) Official source
Official details
- What you can get
- Helps with applications for assistance programs that help pay for uncovered Medicare costs. Official source
- Who can get it
- If your income is less than $2,500 per month and you have limited assets, you may qualify for help with medical costs not covered by Medicare and with prescription drug expenses. Official source
- What to bring
- Not confirmed yet
- How to apply
- To contact a counselor at our central office call (800) 452-4800. Official source
- Where to apply
- One-on-one assistance can be in person, on the phone, or virtual. Official source
- Who decides
- Not confirmed yet
- How fast they decide
- Not confirmed yet
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/ship/ checked 2026-10-28


