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Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) can help you understand your health care options, make informed choices, know your rights, and SAVE MONEY. Our service is free and confidential. We do not sell or endorse health plans. Colorado SHIP is part of a national network of programs.

 

Our SHIP advisers also host open house sessions regularly throughout the six-county region of Delta, Montrose, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, and San Miguel counties.  Call (970) 765-3129 in order to be connected with one of our SHIP Counselors. This voicemail line is monitored Mon-Fri, please leave a message with your name and phone number and one of our counselors will return your call to answer questions or set up an appointment with you. Please note, this is a volunteer monitored line and we are not always immediately available we do our best to return calls within 3 business days.

Protect yourself and loved ones from Medicare fraud

We highly recommend Senior Medicare Patrols. Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse.

 

Locate SMP resources in Colorado

SHIP Staff

Joe Dix

Certified Medicare Counselor

Direct: 970-765-3129
Toll Free: 888-696-7213

Dr Doug Speedie

Certified Medicare Counselor

Direct: 970-765-3129
Toll Free: 888-696-7213