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Senior Health Insurance Information Program

Phone:  (800) 224-6330 and (501) 371-2782

Fax:  (501) 371-2781

Email:  insurance.shiip@arkansas.gov

What is SHIIP?

SHIIP is a health insurance information program that provides free one-on-one counseling, education, and information to individuals with Medicare of all ages. We answer questions in the following areas: Medicare health coverage, Medicare supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare Advantage Plans, general Medicaid, senior referral services, Medicare prescription drug coverage, and retiree health plan coverage.

Contact Us

Click here to meet the staff.

Information and Publications

 

 


ALERT:
 Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Annual Enrollment: Changes Force Some Seniors to Choose New Policies

If you would like to receive a printed copy, please click here.

Bridging the Gap 2009 

Bridging the Gap 2010

 

A comparison guide that provides information about Medicare Supplemental plans and the companies licensed to sell in Arkansas.

2010 Original Medicare Premiums, Deductibles & Coinsurances

 Toolkit

Medicare Protection Toolkit

 

Contains information you need to protect your Medicare and important tools to help you make an informed decision.

 Long-Term Care Partnership

Arkansas Long-Term Care Partnership

 

 

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

(CMS) Publications

2010 Medicare & You
English Español
Medicare Basics
English Español
Ambulance Services
English Español
Diabetes, Supplies  & Services
English Español
Durable Medical Equipment
English Español
Home Health Care
English Español
Choosing a Nursing Home

English

Español
Hospice Benefits
English Español
Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis  Kidney Transplant Services
English   -
You Can Live: Your Guide to Living with Kidney Failure
English Español
Mammograms & Breast Health
English    -
2009 Choosing a Medigap Policy
English Español
Prescription Drug Coverage
English

Español

Preventive Services
English Español
Protecting from Fraud
English Español
Private Fee-for-Service Plans
English Español
Rights & Protections
English   -
Skilled Nursing Facility Care
English Español
Who Pays First
English  -
Women with Medicare
English Español
Your Medicare Benefits
English Español

Volunteer Program

Student Volunteer Program

Internship Program

Information:        Word      PDF

Application:        Word      PDF

 

 

Helpful Links

MyMedicare.gov

View frequently asked questions on Medicare's website.

 

Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging:

 

 

AAA of Southeast Arkansas

Area Agency on Aging Southwest Arkansas

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas

Western Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

White River AAA

 

 

Arkansas DHS Division of Aging and Adult Services

 

 

U.S. Social Security Administration

 

 

 

 

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