Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
We Are Here To help
We are just a phone call away! Calling the SHIP 800 number will route you to the correct agent for your area. The SMP number dials to the State-wide office.
SMP – 1-866-836-7677
SHIP – 1-877-801-0044
Learn more about our programs and resources
Tennessee SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) provides local assistance for beneficiaries with Medicare. Since the launch of Medicare Part D in 2006, the program has blossomed into a well-recognized service that is free, confidential and non-biased. SHIP does not sell insurance or endorse any company that sells Medicare products.
Check out our SHIP page to learn more
ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Empowering Seniors to Prevent Medicare & Medicaid Fraud, offers assistance in educating beneficiaries on identifying and preventing Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse.
Visit the SMP page to learn more about this program
ACL is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Like to know more about Medicare and how it works? Check out our resources page for more information on Medicare and other helpful items
SHIP and SMP are continuously seeking individuals who want to help their communities with understanding the complex subject of Medicare. Volunteers are crucial to all programs. Find out how you can help by visiting our volunteer page.
Don’t forget to check out our events, schedules, and important dates to remember
While we normally have events across the entire State, the current environment has temporarily changed the way we do things. Visit our events calendar to keep up to date with events and important dates to keep in mind.
Visit our events page by clicking here
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