Medicare SHIP

Medicare SHIP Medicare SHIP helps with Medicare & other benefits that impact the lives of disabled and older adults There is no charge for SHIP services.

SHIP provides information, counseling and help with applying for benefits to anyone over the age of 60 and disabled people, their family members and their caregivers. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass provides this SHIP service in part of Kentucky. Our well-trained SHIP counselors and volunteers assist and educate the general public and people who get Medicare about their benefits options so they can mak

e better decisions about their health care. We help people living in the Bluegrass, FIVCO and Northern Kentucky counties. The SHIP Program does not sell anything. You can call us for help or see us in an outreach event in your area

Come be apart of our team! Online volunteer orientation dates: April 27 at 2pm and April 28 at 10am. To register call 8...
04/16/2026

Come be apart of our team! Online volunteer orientation dates: April 27 at 2pm and April 28 at 10am. To register call 859-388-9296 or email SHIP@lablaw.org.

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Call your pharmacy to see if your medication is impacted.
04/16/2026

Call your pharmacy to see if your medication is impacted.

The FDA has recalled one lot of Xanax XR bottles for failing dissolution standards. (Adobe Stock)

Come see Olivia, one of our Benefit Counselors, today at the Bath County Career & Resource Fair going on at the Bath Cou...
04/08/2026

Come see Olivia, one of our Benefit Counselors, today at the Bath County Career & Resource Fair going on at the Bath County Extension’s Education Center! Olivia can help you to apply for benefits to lower your medication and Medicare premium costs!

It’s a new year AND the start of the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period. If you have an advantage plan, you can ...
01/01/2026

It’s a new year AND the start of the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period. If you have an advantage plan, you can make a change to your insurance plan between now and March 31. If you want unbiased information and assistance from
Medicare trained counselors, call Medicare SHIP!

Check out this important information.
12/08/2025

Check out this important information.

Blood pressure medicine has been recalled because it may be cross-contaminated with another medication, according to reports.

Medicare got you confused? Do you scratch your head when you see HMO and PPO advantage plans and don’t know how they wo...
12/05/2025

Medicare got you confused? Do you scratch your head when you see HMO and PPO advantage plans and don’t know how they work? Click the article to find out what you need to know about Medicare advantage plan coverage.

Consider these differences between a Medicare Advantage PPO, an HMO, and Original Medicare to make sure you get the best health coverage for your needs.

Medicare is confusing. If you have questions about the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, wat...
11/26/2025

Medicare is confusing. If you have questions about the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, watch this short video.

Gives an overview of the 2 main ways you can get your Medicare coverage—Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage.

Medicare costs for 2026 have been released. The linked site lists both 2025 and 2026 costs for Part A and Part B. The ...
11/22/2025

Medicare costs for 2026 have been released. The linked site lists both 2025 and 2026 costs for Part A and Part B. The Part B premium will increase to $202.90 and the Part B deductible will increase to $283.

What you pay for Medicare will vary based on what coverage and services you get, and what providers you visit.

Good information about changed happening next year to the Medicare benefits.
11/15/2025

Good information about changed happening next year to the Medicare benefits.

Lower prices on 10 drugs, new features in plan finder, no reenrollment in prescription payment plan? You’ll see those benefits and some things to watch out for.

Comparing your current plan to those offered next year could save you money on premiums and medication costs. Call toda...
11/11/2025

Comparing your current plan to those offered next year could save you money on premiums and medication costs. Call today for comparison help! 1-866-516-3051

Local activity/meal centers are available to people age 60+. The center provides a place for people to receive a hot me...
11/08/2025

Local activity/meal centers are available to people age 60+. The center provides a place for people to receive a hot meal (very small donation requested but not required) and includes activities such as exercise, trips, and more. Join your local center today!

Some people have up to 70 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from for next year. Comparing these plans to one another c...
11/07/2025

Some people have up to 70 Medicare Advantage plans to choose from for next year. Comparing these plans to one another can be an overwhelming process. We are here to help! Give us a call! 1-866-516-3051

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Covington, KY
41011

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