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Empower, Educate, Assist - Hawaii SHIP is a federally funded, volunteer-based program administered by the Hawaii Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging.

Hawaii SHIP provides Services including:

  • Free, Local, One-on-One, Unbiased Medicare Counseling.
  • Free Presentations on Medicare-Related Topics.
  • Free Information on Medicare.

To Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, caregivers, and soon-to-be retirees.

Upcoming Events

AARP-SHIP Preparing for Open Enrollment Presentation

All AARP-SHIP events require registration with AARP. Register online using the link for each date, or by phone with AARP:

1-877-926-8300

Project Grad 65

Zoom registration link coming shortly.

Wednesday, February 24, 2027
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, April 16, 2027
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, June 2, 2027
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday, September 1, 2027
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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