Samaritan Caregivers Medicare Counseling

03/03/2026

We had a great SHIP counselors training today with Susan Spilley. We are looking for more volunteers!!! We learned about how we can help save Medicare beneficiaries money on their Medicare premiums. Call us today for free Medicare Counseling.

02/27/2026

Call our office (765.453.7611), and we can help you pick a new plan before the end of March.

02/26/2026

We are looking for eligible seniors age 55+interested in a position through the Senior Community Service Employment Program at our SHIP/Samaritan Caregivers office in Kokomo, IN. If you are interested applications are available from our office. You can also follow the link for more information.
Here are the guidelines & benefits below:
Earn a Paycheck While Learning New Skills
Assist Your Very Own Community!
Meet New People
Learn New Skills While Seeking Employment.
Improve Your Mental Health
Develop a Support Network
Free Health Physical
Reimbursement for Health Physical
To Qualify You Must Meet the Following Requirements:
Are 55 or older
Be low income for past 6 months.
Provide proof of annual household income for last 6-12 months
Benefit statements from Social Security, SSI and SSDI
Must be unemployed
Eligible to work in the US
Resident of Indiana
Actively Seeking Employment

https://www.in.gov/dwd/job-seekers/scsep/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQNjJZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxNURZaTh3Slh5SllkNlVvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtffNwBC1Ml5y7cmyryCwLwz7PaCjdIpfC6FbVUkPRWWrin7cn5C8JXojBZr_aem_9ZrurAGXzqlYNdc4WuhgIg

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP)The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is the nation’s oldest program to help low-income, job seekers age 55+ find work. SCSEP is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor and was created in 1965. SCSEP’s goal is to help 55+ job se...

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Call us today for an appointment at 765.453.7611.

Medicare's Fall Enrollment Period (OEP/AEP) gets a lot of limelight. However, there are two other enrollment periods that are "now open" that may be useful for people with Medicare: The January 1 to March 31 period is known as the Medicare General Enrollment Period (GEP) for those signing up for the first time, and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) for those already in a Medicare Advantage plan. It can be an important opportunity for specific changes or initial sign-ups.
Also, it's important for people entering Medicare eligibility to pay attention to their one-time, seven-month window, Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) centered on their 65th birthday: three months before and three months after.

*Special Enrollment Periods are triggered by specific life events, such as moving to a new area or losing employer-based health insurance. These windows let you get coverage without incurring late penalties if you act within the required timeframe.

If you have questions or need help understanding when you can join or switch Medicare, don’t hesitate to call SHIP for help. (800) 452-4800 www.Medicare.in.gov

02/13/2026

Our office will be closed this Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, February 17 at 8 a.m.

01/28/2026

Due to extreme cold temperatures, the SHIP office will be closed on Thursday & Friday. However, our staff will be working from home to answer any calls or emails. Please call 765.453.7611 or email rgillum@samaritancaregivers.org and someone will contact you. Please stay warm and safe.

01/26/2026

Our office is closed today. Please call 765.453.7611 or email at rgillum@samaritancaregivers.org and we will return any messages. Please stay warm and safe.

01/22/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, January 23. You can leave a message at 765.453.7611 for a return call when we return.

01/12/2026

We are looking for new volunteers at our Samaritan Caregivers Medicare SHIP office. Please call us today at 765-453-7611 and ask for Rebekah for more information.

SHIP volunteers find the work to be mentally stimulating and very rewarding and also love the flexible schedule. Whether it's one-on-one Medicare counseling,…

12/05/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment goes through Sunday, December 7. If you missed your chance for an appointment, you can find and sign up for plans online at Medicare.gov.