LifeStream Services has trained State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselors on staff to help navigate the complexities of healthcare during the Medicare Open Enrollment period which starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. SHIP provides free, impartial health insurance information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.

SHIP counselors can help answer questions on Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, and low-income assistance. SHIP counselors can also assist with finding and enrolling beneficiaries in programs that lower their healthcare and prescription costs, such as Extra Help and the Medicare Savings Programs. The goal of SHIP Counseling is to help the beneficiary make well-informed decisions regarding their health care and get the most value for their health insurance dollars.

LifeStream is hosting special community events to help those in need during Open Enrollment. These events will be held at the locations below, available by appointment only. Call LifeStream at (800) 589-1121 to schedule your 1-on-1.

In-person appointments for these locations can be scheduled by calling (800) 589-1121. SHIP Counselors are also available via phone at (800) 589-1121 to help answer questions and review current plans. This program is available to anyone in Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties. Visit lifestreaminc.org or call (800) 589-1121 to learn more.

• Anderson Public Library – 111 E 12th St., Anderson 46016
• Blackford County Senior Center – 101 S. Mill St., Hartford City 47348
• Fayette County Public Library – 828 N. Grand Ave., Connersville 47331
• Franklin County Public Library – 919 Main St., Brookville 47012
• IU Health Jay Hospital – 500 W. Votaw St., Portland 47371
• LifeStream Services, Richmond – 2404 National Road West, Richmond 47374
• LifeStream Services, Yorktown – 1701 S. Pilgrim Blvd., Yorktown 47396
• Muncie Delaware Senior Center – 2517 W 8th St, Muncie, 47302
• Rushville Public Library – 1850 N. Main St., Rushville 46173
• New-Castle-Henry County Public Library – 376 S. 15^th St., New Castle 47362
• The Lodge at Summers Pointe – 1 Sunset Dr, Winchester 47394
• Union County Public Library – 2 E. Seminary St., Liberty 47353