Got Medicare Mail? 


Evansville, IN – In early Fall, Medicare beneficiaries and their loved ones receive a great deal of mail in regard to Medicare. As the mail starts to pile up, it can become extremely overwhelming in deciding on what to keep, toss, or shred. 

SWIRCA & More in collaboration with Indiana SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) is offering a free, one-day event, where consumers can bring in their mail and meet with local experts that will help them sort through all of their Medicare mail and educate them on what is important to keep and what can be tossed. 

The SHIP Shred event will take place on September 29^th from 1:00pm-3:00pm, in the SWIRCA & More Activities and Wellness Center, located at 16 W. Virginia Street in Evansville. Local health and safety guidelines will be followed. Social distanced tables will be set up for consumers to meet one-on-one with experts. For more information about this event, please contact SWIRCA & More at 812-464-7800 or Melanie Garland, SHIP Volunteer Supervisor at 812-686-2729. 

About SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program)

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a free and impartial counseling program for people with Medicare. SHIP is provided by the Administration on Community Living and the Indiana Department of Insurance. SHIP is part of a federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs located in every state. 

About SWIRCA & More (Southwestern Indiana Regional Council on Aging)

Formally established as an Area Agency on Aging in 1974, SWIRCA & More is a non-profit organization serving older adults, caregivers, and individuals at any age living with disabilities in Southwestern Indiana. SWIRCA is Indiana’s fourth largest Area Agency on Aging, serving six counties including, Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Perry, and Spencer counties. SWIRCA is not a health care provider or government agency, but as a social service organization, provides innovative answers, comprehensive services, and caring, unbiased support so seniors can age independently at home. For more information on SWIRCA & More or Dementia Friends Indiana, please visit www.swirca.org or call 812-464-7800.