Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Opportunity Council - Whatcom County
Helps callers understand the various aspects of Medicare such as benefits, enrollment, costs, and plan differences. Helps with screen and enrolling in cost-saving programs such as Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and prescription assistance options.
Offers a confidential, and impartial Medicare counseling resource sponsored by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. SHIBA advisors can help with:
- Understanding the various aspects of Medicare such as benefits, enrollment, costs, plan differences, and more.
- Evaluating, comparing, and enrolling in options available in Whatcom County as approved by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
- Screening and enrolling in cost-saving programs such as Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and prescription assistance options.
- Reporting fraud, complaints, grievances, and appeals to the insurance commissioner or your insurance company.
Senior Information and Assistance offered at Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long-Term Care
Provides individuals 60 years of age and older information, referrals, and client advocacy.
Provides a variety of no cost resource information for people age 60+ and their family caregivers including counseling, memory screening, dementia consultation, fall prevention programs, meals on wheels, legal information such as power of attorney forms, telephone reassurance calls, energy assistance programs, and information about other existing community resources including light medical equipment loan programs in the community. This service also includes DSHS application assistance for programs such as SNAP/food benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, and state of Washington (DSHS) Long Term Care services (COPES, CFC, MAC, TSOA). Adults of any age, who are helping an adult in Kitsap County can also be connected to the Family Caregiver Support Program which provides customized support to help reduce caregiver stress and burnout.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Dayton
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Senior Center offered by Walla Walla Senior Citizens Center at Center At The Park
Works to enrich the lives of seniors by providing educational, recreational, nutritional and health services, and a variety of programs designed to make the quality of life better for the elderly.
Works to enrich the lives of seniors by providing educational, recreational, nutritional and health services, and a variety of programs designed to make the quality of life better for the elderly. Offers a variety of activities and social interactions for senior citizens and addresses the needs of adults who face challenges of Alzheimer's and dementia. The program consists of activities for senior adults that enhance their lives and ensure that they are given every opportunity to function at their highest level. Staff include: Manager/Nurse; Social Worker/Activity Coordinator; and volunteers. Also provides assistance with health care information.
Farmworker Housing Development Corporation (OR) offered at Farmworker Housing Development Corporation
Provides information for community services and housing for low-income farmworker communities in the mid-Willamette Valley.
A community-based non-profit organization dedicated to serving mid-Willamette Valley families by providing access to affordable housing and community services for low-income farmworkers.
SHIBA - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors offered at RSVP and Volunteer Center of Kittitas County
Provides unbiased information and assistance related to health insurance to help people understand, select, and utilize healthcare insurance coverage.
Provides unbiased information and assistance related to health insurance to help people understand, select, and utilize healthcare insurance coverage.
Presentations and enrollment events are hosted throughout the county, throughout the year, including the Medicare annual open enrollment period.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors - SHIBA offered at RSVP of Yakima County
Impartial information for seniors and people on disability regarding medical insurance options provided by individual counseling.
Provides information on Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplements and Part D plans for seniors and individuals on disability via volunteers who are trained by the WA State Office of Insurance Commissioner.
Each volunteer has a training plan, and is mentored by a "buddy" volunteer until he/she is ready to work independently.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Walla Walla
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Ellensburg
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Benefits Assistance offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Kennewick
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Edmonds Waterfront Center
SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents.
SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents. SHIBA HelpLine assists consumers with choices and problems involving private health insurance as well as many government programs, such as: Medicare; Medicaid; Basic Health; Children’s Health Insurance Program; Washington State Health Insurance Pool. Volunteers are experts in Medicare, Medigap coverage, employment-related health benefits, managed care, fraud and abuse questions, long-term care options, and more. They are trained and not affiliated with any insurance company.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors SHIBA offered at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington
Provides trained volunteers to provide free counseling to consumers on Medicare, supplements to Medicare, Medicaid programs, long term care insurance, medical bills, and options in the individual marker. Also, will be providing outreach and education about Medicare Part D in Spokane and Whitman counties.
The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) can help you understand your Medicare rights and options. SHIBA volunteers provide free, confidential, unbiased counseling and outreach to consumers on Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Supplement plans and Prescription drug plans, Medicaid programs to assist with costs of Medicare, and educate on Medicare fraud for Spokane and Whitman Counties. SHIBA is part of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s consumer protection services.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Island Senor Resources at Oak Harbor
SHIBA Helpline provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington State residents.
Trained volunteers provide objective information about Medicare and related programs in individual consultations by phone or email, and Zoom classes. Information is provided on enrollment, costs and benefits, prescription coverage, and low-income assistance. Unbiased and confidential. SHIBA is a state-funded program sponsored by Island Senior Resources, under the guidance of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. If additional assistance is needed contact Island Senior Resources’ Aging & Disability Resources staff.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Pomeroy
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Healthcare Management offered at Carnegie Resource Center
Provides the opportunity to connect with outreach workers from community health agencies.
Provides individuals to connect with representatives from community health plan agencies for enrollment services, coverage inquiries, and ordering replacement medical ID cards. Healthcare representatives are on-site at varying days and times. Please refer to the monthly Carnegie Resource Center calendar for provider times or call for additional information.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Centers in Yakima
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Island Senior Resources at Bayview/South Whidbey
SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington State residents.
Trained volunteers provide objective information about Medicare and related programs in individual consultations by phone or email, and Zoom classes. Information is provided on enrollment, costs and benefits, prescription coverage, and low-income assistance. Unbiased and confidential. SHIBA is a state-funded program sponsored by Island Senior Resources, under the guidance of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. If additional assistance is needed contact Island Senior Resources’ Aging & Disability Resources staff.
Benefits Assistance for Seniors and Adults with Disabilities offered at Aging and Disability Resource Center in Clarkston
Offers a public access point for long term supports and services.
Offers a public access point for long term support and services. This is a FREE service for older individuals, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers to navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and counseling to support an individuals and/or their family. This service includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: Low-Income Subsidy program (LIS), Medicare Savings Program (MSP), the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program (Med D), and WA Apple Health (Medicaid), Social Security, and Basic Food Stamp applications.