SHIP
nb/ship
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
TL;DR
TL;DR: This channel helps families understand eligibility, timing, and paperwork before a benefits decision becomes urgent around ship.
About this channel
Learn how to access ship for aging parents. Community members share eligibility tips, application experiences, and strategies for maximizing benefits.
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Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide to SHIP
Everything you need to know when you're just starting to explore SHIP for your aging parents. We break down the basics, common mistakes, and first steps.
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Top 5 Mistakes Families Make with SHIP
After helping hundreds of families, these are the most common and costly mistakes we see when it comes to SHIP. Don't make these errors.
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How We Navigated SHIP: A Family's Story
One family shares their honest journey through SHIP — the good, the bad, and what they wish they'd known from the start.
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2026 Resource Guide: SHIP
Our comprehensive and updated guide to SHIP resources for 2026, including costs, providers, and what's changed this year.
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Questions to Ask About SHIP (Printable Checklist)
A comprehensive checklist of questions you should ask when evaluating SHIP options. Print it out and bring it to your next meeting.
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Community Discussion: What's Working for Your Family?
An open thread for families to share what's actually working for them when it comes to SHIP. Real solutions from real people.
SandwichFrequently asked questions
What is the SHIP channel on Sandwich?
SHIP is Sandwich's curated channel for ship — part of the Government & Benefits category. It collects resources, posts, related providers, printable checklists, and community discussion for families caring for aging parents.
Who should follow nb/ship?
Anyone in the sandwich generation researching ship for an aging parent or loved one. The channel is free to read and join. It's most useful when you're at the start of planning, comparing options, or trying to make a decision.
When should I start planning for aging parents?
Follow the 40-70 Rule: when you turn 40 or your parent turns 70, whichever comes first, start the conversation. Early planning means more options, better decisions, and far less crisis management later.
Is Sandwich free?
Yes. Browsing channels, reading posts, and subscribing to the weekly 40-70 checklist newsletter are all free. Sandwich is supported by providers who list in the marketplace.