Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Solid Ground
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Solid Ground
Provides counseling and information on Medicare health insurance issues such as the following: - Assessing health care coverage needs - Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs - Evaluating and comparing health insurance plans and programs - Providing enrollment help with Medicare - Speaking with 1-800 MEDICARE on clients' behalf - Making referrals to other agencies and programs - Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints No legal services are provided.
Location
1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call for an appointment.
Eligibility
People who receive or have issues with (including going onto) Medicare. No age restrictions.
Fee
None.
Agency info
Solid Ground
Provides tenant information on rights and responsibilities, tenant rights workshops, and eviction prevention information. Delivers legal services to help people restore or otherwise access state benefits. Coordinates nutrition education programs. Operates a domestic violence crisis line and a domestic violence shelter with supportive services. SHIBA volunteers answer questions about Medicare and long-term care insurance.