Senior Health Insurance Program

Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more.

“There is one more week to compare your “Part D Prescription Drug Plan” or your “Medicare Advantage Plan,” stated Schmidt. “Medicare Open Enrollment must be completed before Thursday, December 7, 2023. All appointments are confidential and are not associated with any insurance group.”

Call Kathy Schmidt to schedule your appointment for “Open Enrollment” or “New to Medicare” information: 815-564-8772. Appointments will be held at Gateway Credit Union, 200 N. Base Street [formerly Hardee’s], Morrison, IL.