Understanding Your Medicare Options

The SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) in Montgomery County offers free, confidential counseling to help people understand Medicare and make informed decisions about their health and drug coverage. The program also helps residents compare plans, enroll in coverage, and learn about programs that can reduce Medicare costs.

It provides unbiased counseling and education to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers so they can make informed decisions about their health coverage.

What SHIP Does:

Offers free one-on-one counseling about Medicare options Helps compare Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D prescription plans Assists with enrollment and plan changes Provides information about Medicare savings programs and financial assistance Helps resolve billing issues and questions about coverage Educates residents about Medicare fraud and scams

In Montgomery County, the program is run by the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington and supported by federal, state, and county funding.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9460

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.