Tri-County Office On Aging

Help Older Adults Navigate Medicare — Volunteer with TCOA!

TCOA is looking for caring volunteers to serve as SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) counselors in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.

As a SHIP counselor, you’ll receive state-level training, get certified, and become a trusted resource for older adults and individuals with disabilities as they navigate Medicare.

You’ll help people:
✅ Understand new health care options.
✅ Understand and apply for Medicare and Medicaid.
✅ Compare or enroll in Medicare and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
✅ Review Medicare supplemental insurance needs.
✅ Identify and report Medicare fraud and scams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone pursuing a career in social work, human services, health care or elder law, or for anyone interested in gaining meaningful experience while supporting their community.

SHIP counselors provide unbiased, free guidance — never selling insurance or representing any company — and make a real difference in the lives of those they serve.

To learn more, email [email protected] or visit tcoa.org/volunteer.

Help us spread the word — your time and compassion could change someone’s life.

* This program is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $82,981 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.