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

If you are preparing to retire or enroll in Medicare, you do not want to miss this event. Medicare SHIP will be availabl...
05/15/2026

If you are preparing to retire or enroll in Medicare, you do not want to miss this event. Medicare SHIP will be available to answer questions and offer direction on your benefit needs.

We are a phone call away. 1-866-516-3051
05/14/2026

We are a phone call away. 1-866-516-3051

The Extra Help program helps with the cost of prescription drugs, like deductibles and copays. You can apply for Extra Help any time before or after you enro...

Please join us this Friday, May 15 at 6pm for the Morning Pointe Foundation Caregiver Cafe. It will be an informative ev...
05/13/2026

Please join us this Friday, May 15 at 6pm for the Morning Pointe Foundation Caregiver Cafe. It will be an informative evening.

It’s been a great day at the Embracing the Next Best Years of Your Life conference! The conference has featured great sp...
05/11/2026

It’s been a great day at the Embracing the Next Best Years of Your Life conference! The conference has featured great speakers and vendors! Pictured: Eryca Bowman, Medicare SHIP Benefits Counselor

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.

2 likes. "Volunteer for SHIP and Make a Difference"

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.

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