Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) is a free program offering Kansans an opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. SHICK provides you with many resources that will help you with your questions about Medicare.

SHICK has counselors throughout the state who can assist people to stay informed on changing conditions in health care insurance and to cut through the confusion.

Our counselors receive training on Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Long-Term Care and other health insurance subjects that concern older Kansans.

Our counselors do not work for any insurance company. The goal is to educate and assist the public to make informed decisions on what's best for them.

800-860-5260
Fax: 785-296-0256

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What SHICK Offers

• Free, Confidential Counseling: An opportunity to speak with real people, not automated systems. Call 1-800-860-5260.
• Employment and Medicare Information
• Disability and Medicare Information
• Supplemental Rate Comparisons via the Kansas Insurance Department Website
• Assistance with Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Coverage

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Publications

These Kansas Department of Insurance publications will be mailed directly to you if requested:

• Life, Annuities & Long-Term Care Shopper's Guide
• Medicare Supplement Shopper's Guide

SHICK Informational Brochures

• Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas   
• SHICK Volunteer Opportunities
• Basic Medicare Coverage
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
• Need Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs?

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Additional Information

• Medicare Frequently Asked Questions
• Locating Help