Department of Community Resources: State Health Insurance Assistance Program Grant Application
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners · 5013-4 ·
Consent
What the bill says
On the agenda for Board of County Commissioners — 2026-04-14 — 2026-04-14. Agenda section: CONSENT
Background
The Calvert County Department of Communiuty Resources, Office on Aging division administers the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), a federally authorized program that provides free counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers. The program helps individuals understand Medicare coverage options, enrollment requirements and available benefits, ensuring informed health care decision-making. Calvert County is eligible to apply for $15,000 in SHIP funding for the grant period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.
Discussion
Approval of the SHIP grant application and agreement is required for the Calvert County Department of Communiuty Resources, Office on Aging division to receive and administer SHIP funding.
Coordination
Office of the County Attorney Department of Finance & Budget
Extracted from the source document (public record).
Documents
- Memo from Jennifer Moreland, Director — 2026-03-27
- Application
What analysts say
No independent (CBO/CRS-style) analysis exists for county measures. The nearest analog is the sponsoring department's own assessment, from its staff memo — self-reported, not independent:
Fiscal Impact (staff-reported)
SHIP activities are funded by a $15,000 grant awarded through the Maryland Department of Aging.
Conclusion/Recommendation (staff-reported)
Staff request that the Board of County Commissioners review and, if appropriate, authorize the Board President to sign the required documents associated with the SHIP grant application.
Reported by the sponsoring department — Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging Division · Jennifer Moreland, Director · 2026-03-27 in its own memo, not an independent estimate. Source memo.
What politicians say
No linked claims or utterances yet — no one on record has cited this measure to justify a public argument.