James Roberson is a medicare counselor and community educator.  He is the coordinator of the Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and is the go to guy for information that can help you make informed choices about your health insurance.  SHIP is a service provided through the Area Agency on Aging.  SHIP can help you understand your Medicare benefits.  They can help you determine which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan best fits your needs.  They can answer questions about Medigap, long-term care insurance policies and other health insurance programs for seniors.  They can assist Medicare beneficiaries in specific areas such as home health benefits, Medicare claims and appeals and other similar issues.  This is a free service.  SHIP will not try to sell you any insurance.  They only provide education and counseling.

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15 this year.  If you need help in choosing your Medicare Part B coverage, give James a call at 251-433-6541.  The SHIP office is located in the GM&O Building in downtown Mobile, AL.