Medicare SHIP

09/02/2026

Good information is included in this article. Always protect yourself. Hang up unless you know the caller or you called and asked them to call you!

Open enrollment hasn't started yet — but scammers already have your number. One retired beneficiary got more than a dozen calls in a single day. Here's how to protect yourself.

09/01/2026

We can help you to apply for SNAP benefits. No trips are needed to the local office to apply. We can help you over the phone. Call today for help. 1-866-516-3051

Inflation in food prices can hit even harder for people in their 60s and older as they also juggle fixed incomes, health problems and changes in federal law. Experts say the age group is a “forgotten population” when it comes to food insecurity.

08/12/2026

Stretch out your benefits at Farmer’s Markets throughout KY. A complete list is located in the comments!

08/11/2026

The more you know! 💫

are all too common today. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones.👇

07/31/2026

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the bill creating the Medicare and Medicaid programs 61 years ago on 07/30/1965. Since then, millions of Americans have benefited from one or both of these critically needed programs.

07/29/2026

Today, we celebrated the voice of SHIP, Brooke Kirkwood. As our Intake Counselor, Brooke has spoken with nearly every client we have helped over the past 3 years. We wish Brooke the best as she takes on the hardest, most rewarding, and joyous job of being a full-time Mom. Thanks for the 3 years, Brooke. We will miss you!

07/27/2026

Need help with medication? Watch the video and then give us a call. We will help you to apply! 1866-516-3051

The average person with Medicare pays over $500 a year on prescript...

07/17/2026

Time is running out. If you were impacted by the storms and live in one of these counties, call tomorrow to see if you can get replacement benefits.

07/16/2026

Help is a phone call away.

Whether you're enrolling in Medicare for the first time, reviewing ...

07/09/2026

The federal government makes rules that Kentucky Medicaid must follow when providing health care coverage. A federal law passed in July 2025 is changing the rules about who can get Medicaid and what some members must do to keep it. You may be affected if you are ages 19 to 64, qualify for Medicaid based only on income, and are not exempt.

The Kentucky Department for Medicaid Services has created a website where members can learn more about these new rules. Visit the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange (KHBE) website to see these changes: https://buff.ly/RYrY5PG