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Senior Information & Assistance, Howard County (MAP), SHIP
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Description
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STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP): Provides assistance in understanding Medicare benefits, bills and client's rights, including Medicare D and Pharmacy Assistance Programs. Assists low-income beneficiaries and participates in 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 (Medigap Plans); Assistance for disabled Medicare beneficiaries (under age 65); Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, preferred provider organizations); Long Term Care Insurance and Medical Assistance programs.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Howard County
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Hours of operation: Mon: 8AM 5PM Tue: 8AM 5PM Wed: 8AM 5PM Thu: 8AM 5PM Fri: 8AM 5PM
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Eligibility
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Seniors, age 65 and older, and persons with disabilities, age 18 and older.
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Languages Offered
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Interpreter Hotline.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call for information.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Programs at this agency
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Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services, Office of American Disabilities Act Coordination Howard County Office of Consumer Protection Commission for Women, Howard County Child and Adolescent Resources and Education Line Howard County Office of Children and Families, Healthy Families Howard County and Parents as Teachers Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services, Senior Centers Family Institute, The Loan Closet of Howard County Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Aging and Disability Resource Center Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Adult Evaluation and Review Services Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Assisted Living Subsidy Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Caregiver Support Program Maryland Access Point, Howard County, Connections Social Day Program MultiService Center, Success In Style MultiService Center, Veteran's Benefits Specialist MultiService Center, Food Pantry MultiService Center, SNAP Outreach Program MultiService Center, Legal Aid
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Toll Free Number
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844-627-5465
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Fax Number
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410-313-5970
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Main
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410-313-1234
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Main Email Address
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map@howardcountymd.gov
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Sites offering this Program
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9830 Patuxent Woods Drive
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