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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white background="cid:image001.jpg@01CF80CA.767964D0" lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><img src="cid:image001.jpg@01CF80CA.767964D0" v:src="cid:image001.jpg@01CF80CA.767964D0" v:shapes="_x0000_Mail" width=0 height=0 class=shape style='display:none;width:0;height:0'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Some good information for seniors here in Maryland.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>M<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> Md-sligo [mailto:md-sligo-bounces@nfbnet.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Reyazuddin, Yasmin via Md-sligo<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 05, 2014 2:29 PM<br><b>To:</b> Sligo Creek Chapter list, NFB of Maryland<br><b>Subject:</b> [Md-sligo] SHIP phone numbers<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Here is the list of services and phone numbers for SHIP in Maryland. I can get this document in Braille if anyone would like to have. Please let me know. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) meets one of the most universal needs of Medicare beneficiaries , including those under 65 years of age — understanding their health insurance benefits, bills and rights. The Maryland SHIP program provides trained staff and volunteer counselors in all 24 counties. Counselors provide in-person and telephone assistance in the following general areas:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Program (Medicare Part D) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Medicare supplements (Medigap Plans) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Assistance for disabled Medicare beneficiaries (under age 65) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, preferred provider organizations) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Long Term Care Insurance <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Medical Assistance programs <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Assistance for low-income beneficiaries <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Assistance with denials, appeals and grievances <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Billing problems <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Health care fraud and abuse <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Volunteer counselor opportunities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Free community presentations and much, much more! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>The Maryland Department of Aging receives funding for this program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the State of Maryland and local governments. SHIP counseling services are confidential and free of charge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7 2012<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Open Enrollment is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage if it saves them money. It's worth it to take the time to review and compare, but you don't have to do it alone. Call the Maryland Department of Aging at 410-767-1100 or 1-800-243-3425 to get the telephone number of your Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) in your county. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Contact a local SHIP Office: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Allegany 301-777-5970 ext. 110 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Anne Arundel 410-222-4464 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Baltimore City 410-396-2273 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Baltimore County 410-887-2059 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Calvert 301-855-1170 & 410-535-4606 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Caroline 410-479-2535 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Carroll 410-386-3806 & 1-888-302-8978 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Cecil 410-996-8169 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Charles 301-934-0118 & 301-870-3388 ext 5118<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Dorchester 410-376-3662 ext. 106 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Frederick 301-600-1604 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Garrett 301-334-9431 & 1-888-877-8403<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Harford 410-638-3025 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Howard 410-313-7392 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Kent 410-778-2564 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Montgomery 301-590-2819 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Prince George's 301-265-8471 & 301-265-8450<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Queen Anne's 410-758-0848 ext.2724 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Somerset 410-742-0505 ext. 106 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>St. Mary's 301-475-4200 ext. 1064 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Talbot 410-822-2869 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Washington 301-790-0275 ext. 208 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Wicomico 410-742-0505 ext. 106 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Worcester 410-742-0505 ext. 106<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>301 West Preston Street Suite 1007 - Baltimore, MD 21201 - (410) 767-1100<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Yasmin Reyazuddin <br>Aging & Disability Services <br>Montgomery County Government <br>Department of Health & Human Services <br>401 Hungerford Drive (3rd floor) <br>Rockville MD 20850 <br>240-777-0311 (MC311) <br>240-777-1556 (personal) <br>240-777-1495 (fax) <br>office hours 8:30 am 5:00 pm <br>Languages English, Hindi, Urdu, Braille <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>This message may contain protected health information or other information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by return mail and destroy any copies of this material. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Thank you.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>