West Virginia SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program), begun in 1992, provides free, objective, and confidential help to West Virginia Medicare beneficiaries and their families who need information about their Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance companies, supplement plans and monthly rate comparisons, long-term care insurance plans, and help with paying Medicare costs.
West Virginia SHIP is part of a national network of state health insurance assistance programs, which receive financial assistance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal Medicare agency.
West Virginia SHIP has a statewide toll free number (1-877-987-4463) that anyone can call to receive expert advice from one of our SHIP counselors. The Medicare Call Center, which began in November 2005 provides service every weekday, Monday-Friday. Professional staff can assist Medicare beneficiaries with any issues or questions they may have. SHIP will also provide educational workshops for consumers or professional groups who need more information understanding Medicare benefits. For more information about West Virginia SHIP, please contact the SHIP State Director at 1-877-987-4463, view the SHIP brochure, or contact the SHIP program online.
Please visit the new SHIP Web site at www.wvship.org.