Georgia SHIP provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers with health and drug plans.

Georgia SHIP helps people with Medicare understand their benefits and make informed decisions about health care options.

Local assistance is available for health insurance related issues, including Medicare, prescription drug assistance, financial assistance programs, and long-term care insurance.

Georgia SHIP services are provided through three Area Agencies on Aging – Action Pact, Inc., the Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Georgia, Inc. – as well as the Georgia Legal Services Program in the Atlanta metro area.

Quick Facts:

• Georgia SHIP counseling services are free
• Georgia SHIP provides non-biased opinions
• Georgia SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company
• Georgia SHIP does not sell or solicit any type of insurance
• Georgia SHIP certified counselors can help people with Medicare:
  • Understand your health plan choices
  • Enroll in a Medicare plan that meets your needs
  • Review Medicare Summary Notice(s)
  • Review Explanation of Benefits
  • Sort through medical bills and assist in filing Medicare claims and appeals
  • Help you apply for financial assistance programs to reduce Medicare out-of-pocket expenses