Health Care & Medication

Puerto Rico State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

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Learn More About This Program

This program provides you with information about Medicare and other related health insurance programs. Counselors can answer questions about:

Medicare Part A and Part B
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D)
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)
Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs and PPOs)
Long-term care insurance
Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, and QI)
Prescription drug assistance programs or drug discount cards offered by your state and pharmaceutical companies
Medicaid and other insurance programs, including free or reduced-fee health care programs

Counselors can help you understand your Medicare benefits, identify and compare health insurance options, and protect you from paying too much on your medical care and prescription drugs. They provide printed materials, referrals to other agencies, and one-on-one health insurance counseling. The service is free.

For more information on this program, you can speak with someone at one of the following toll-free phone numbers:

Mayagüez 1-800-981-0056
Ponce 1-800-981-7735
San Juan 1-877-725-4300

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