Alternate Name
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Upper Shore Aging, SHIP
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Description
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STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP): Provides assistance in understanding health insurance benefits, bills, and client's rights, including Medicare D and Pharmacy Assistance Programs. Also offers assistance for low-income beneficiaries and community presentations. Offers in-person and telephone guidance on a wide variety of health insurance issues, such as:
- Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program (Medicare Part D), - Medicare supplements Information (Medigap Plans), - Assistance for disabled Medicare beneficiaries (under age 65), - Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, preferred provider organizations), - Medical Assistance programs, - Assistance with denials, appeals and grievances, - Billing problems, health care fraud and abuse
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Caroline County Maryland - Kent County Maryland - Talbot County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 3PM Tue: 8AM 3PM Wed: 8AM 3PM Thu: 8AM 3PM Fri: 8AM 3PM
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Eligibility
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Recipients or seekers of Medicare benefits.
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Languages Offered
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Language Line.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call or walk in for assistance.
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Documents Required
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None.
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Programs at this agency
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Caroline Senior Center Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center Maryland Access Point, Caroline County, Aging and Disability Resource Center Upper Shore Aging, Senior Care Talbot County Senior Center Talbot County Senior Center, Pop-Up Pantry Maryland Access Point, Talbot County, Aging and Disability Resource Center Upper Shore Aging, Senior Healthscope Federalsburg Senior Center Upper Shore Aging, Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Upper Shore Aging, Public Guardianship Upper Shore Aging, National Family Caregiver Support Program Maryland Access Point, Kent County, Aging and Disability Resource Center Amy Lynn Ferris Adult Activity Center, Tax Assistance Upper Shore Aging, Senior Medicare Patrol Upper Shore Aging, Senior Information & Assistance Upper Shore Aging, Meals on Wheels Upper Shore Aging, Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program Upper Shore Aging, Shopping for Seniors Bay Hundred Senior Center
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Toll Free Number
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800-721-6651
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Fax Number
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410-778-3562
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Main
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410-778-6000
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Alternate Number
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410-490-3078
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Alternate Fax
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410-479-1879
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Main Email Address
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usainc@uppershoreaging.org
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Main Contact Name
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Mary Moran
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Main Contact Title
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MAP & SHIP Coordinator
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Main Contact Phone
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410-490-3078
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Main Contact Email Address
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mmoran@uppershoreaging.com
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Andy Hollis
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Executive Director
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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410-778-6000
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Director or Senior Administrator Email Address
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ahollis@uppershoreaging.org
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Sites offering this Program
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403 South 7th Street 100 Schauber Road 400 Brookletts Avenue
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