Posted by susan C on January 27, 2002, at 21:39:45
In reply to Visiting elderly parents, posted by Fi on January 27, 2002, at 13:59:31
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP is a free counseling program in every state for older adults on health insurance-related topics such as long-term care insurance, Medicare, HMOs, etc. They can look at your whole insurance situation and help you decide if you need other insurance, help you with Medicare claims, help you read and understand an insurance policy you are considering buying, give you a list of Medigap policies approved for sale in your state, and provide other important services.HIP is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
For the program nearest you, call the Eldercare Locator, 1-800-677-1116
It took me awhile to figure this one out fi...maybe the people at this number can help you. At the very least, they could point you in a helpful direction.
Social Security, Medicare, all these things are here to help, you and your parents.
Mouse with a graying muzzle
poster:susan C
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