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Office of Human Resources: Illinois State University

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP)

The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a FREE statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Visit the SHIP Web site for more information.

  • The Department has developed a list of publications and other resources to assist you in making informed health insurance decisions.
  • SHIP is not affiliated with any insurance company.
  • SHIP counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance.

SHIP counselors are trained by the Illinois Department of Insurance to:

  • Educate consumers and answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement, long term care insurance, Medicare HMOs, private fee-for-service and other health insurance
  • Organize and assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
  • Analyze Medicare Supplement and long term care policies.

The local SHIP volunteer organization in McLean County is the YWCA Senior Services. They can be reached at (309) 454-1451 or (800) 227-2509.