Medicare SHIP Directory (CSV): Complete Contact Database for All 50 States & DC
Comprehensive contact database for all State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) providing Medicare counseling and support services across every U.S. state and the District of Columbia.
Who This Dataset Is For
Built for reporters, researchers, healthcare advocates, and care coordination teams who need clean, documented, downloadable data on Medicare SHIP programs, including program names, official websites, and direct phone numbers for patient referrals and resource coordination.
Independent & Non-Commercial
This website carries no ads, sponsorships, affiliate links, or paid placements. We have no financial ties to anyone.
Verified Methodology
Extracted directly from official state government websites and Medicare.gov SHIP directory. No scraping, no inference—if it’s not on the official page, it’s left blank.
What You’re Downloading
Scope: Complete coverage of all 50 U.S. states plus District of Columbia SHIP programs with verified contact information. Created August 27, 2025.
Data Dictionary
Full name of the U.S. state or “District of Columbia” – the jurisdiction served by the SHIP program
Official name of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program as listed on government websites
Direct web address to the official SHIP program page with Medicare counseling information and resources
Primary contact telephone number for Medicare counseling services, including toll-free numbers where available
Note: All data fields are populated with 100% completeness – no missing or empty values in any records.
Data Preview
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| State | SHIP Name | SHIP URL | SHIP Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | https://alabamaageline.gov/ship/ | 1-800-243-5463 |
| Alaska | Medicare Information Office (SHIP) | https://health.alaska.gov/en/senior-and-disabilities-services/medicare-office/ | 907-269-3680 |
| Arizona | Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | https://azship.org/ | 1-800-432-4040 |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | https://insurance.arkansas.gov/consumer-services/senior-health/ | 1-800-224-6330 |
| California | Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) | https://aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Medicare_Counseling/ | 1-800-434-0222 |
| Colorado | State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | https://doi.colorado.gov/insurance-consumers/health-insurance-consumers/ship | 1-888-696-7213 |
| Connecticut | CHOICES Program (SHIP) | https://portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability/Services/Health-Insurance/CHOICES | 1-800-994-9422 |
| Delaware | Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) | https://delawareinsurance.gov/departments/medicare-assistance-bureau/ | 1-800-336-9500 |
| District of Columbia | Health Insurance Counseling Project (HICP) | https://dcoa.dc.gov/service/health-insurance-counseling-project | 202-739-0668 |
| Florida | Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) | https://floridashine.org/ | 1-800-963-5337 |
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✅ Quality Controls
Source Verification: All data extracted from official government websites (.gov domains) and Medicare.gov
URL Validation: Every website link tested for accessibility and accuracy before inclusion
Complete Coverage: All 50 states plus DC represented with 100% data completeness
Phone Number Formatting: Standardized formatting with toll-free numbers prioritized where available
Download The Medicare SHIP Contact Database for All 50 States & DC
Download CSV (nemt_medicare_ship_by_state.csv)
Also available on Zenodo: link to come • Version 1.0.0 — Last updated: August 27, 2025
Required Attribution
About the author: Independent researcher/patient advocate focused on healthcare costs and access.
How to Cite
BibTeX and other formats available after Zenodo download
Quick Usage Examples
- Patient referral directory for Medicare counseling services
- Healthcare provider resource database for care coordination
- Journalism research on Medicare assistance program availability
- Policy research on state-level Medicare support infrastructure
Technical Details
File Access
- Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or any data tool
- UTF-8 encoding, comma-separated values
- No macros or executable content
- Served over HTTPS with file hash verification
Import Instructions
- Excel: Import as UTF-8, comma-separated
- Google Sheets: File → Import → Upload
- Python:
pd.read_csv('file.csv')
⚠️ Known Limitations
- Information reflects published data as of the “Last updated” date
- State programs change frequently—verify before operational use
- This is not an official government site
⚖️ License & Usage
CC BY 4.0: Free to use, modify, and redistribute with attribution
This dataset is for educational and operational planning—not medical or legal advice.
Corrections & Updates
See something that needs fixing? Help improve this dataset for everyone.
Email us with the state name, column, and suggested correction. We review and update with attribution in the changelog.
Update Schedule
We aim to review correction requests within 7 business days and publish updates monthly or sooner when critical changes are reported.