SHIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM | SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING
Free insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP counselors can:
- Answer questions about Medicare Supplement insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans and other health insurance.
- Organize and assist in filing Medicare Supplement claims.
- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long term care insurance policies.
- Appeal claim denials.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
06/30/2025
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211 Nebraska
Physical Address
209 South Merchant Street, Effingham, IL 62401
Hours
Call for information
Voice
Application process
Call for appointment or visit for services
Fee
None; Donations accepted
Required documents
Medicare card and Social Security card
Eligibility
Open to those age 60 and older
Languages
English
Service area
Richland County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois
Fayette County, Illinois
Jasper County, Illinois
Clay County, Illinois
Jefferson County, Illinois
Marion County, Illinois
Crawford County, Illinois
Lawrence County, Illinois
Agency info
SENIOR SERVICES - A DIVISION OF EFFINGHAM CITY/COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING
Provides choices for long term care services, early counseling about available services, information about home and community based services, and more.