Senior Health Insurance Program
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.
Note: The information provided in the Fact Sheets was developed to provide consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverages and laws. It is not intended to provide regulated entities (insurance industry) with a formal, definitive description or interpretation of Department policy. For specific Department policy on any issue, regulated entities (insurance industry) should contact the Department.
To contact SHIP, please call (800) 548-9034 or email DOI.SHIP@illinois.gov.
General Information
- 2012 Medicare Advantage Plans in Illinois
(Effective 1/1/2012. Go to Find Health and Drug Plans to find a provider in your area.) - Medicare Events & Counseling Services
- 2012 Coordinating Stand-Alone PDP Plans
- SHIP Brochure
- Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (IPXP)
- Illinois Care Rx Changes Training
- Open Enrollment Training Session & Handouts - Coming Soon!
2011-2012 Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guide