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Provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices through bilingual staff and SHIBA volunteers. - Assesses client’s health care coverage needs - Determines general eligibility for health care coverage programs - Evaluate and compare Medicare plans - Assists with Medicare enrollment. Collects and report potential Medicare fraud complaints, ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries are protected from fraudulent activities related to Medicare.

Provides impartial and confidential Medicare counseling and education to community residents about Medicare plans, prescription drug access, fraud and abuse.

Provides free and unbiased counseling and information on health insurance issues such as: -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare 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 Also offers the Community Based Care Coordination program which provides coordination of services to Medicaid and Medicaid-eligible clients. The program supports clients with improving quality of life, help managing multiple care providers, assistance in getting appointments, identifying helpful community resources, connecting to available benefits.

Offers a public access point for long term support and services. Helps clients navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and options counseling. Includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: - Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays - Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program - Medicaid - SNAP benefits - Social Security, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. - Veterans benefits including disability compensation, pension program and medical care,

Offers resources onsite in both Olympia and Lacey to help seniors 60 and older remain independent and safe in the community and to navigate local community resources. Offers: - information and assistance, - support groups. Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA) offers free, unbiased help with Medicare and health insurance coverage.

SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents. We cultivate community commitment through partnership, service and volunteering.  We have volunteers who can help you with your health care coverage questions. Our volunteers are part of the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine. Provide Medicare and Medicaid information and secondary insurance information.  

SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with Medicare to people of all ages and backgrounds. Advisors can help assess Medicare related health care coverage needs; determine general eligibility for health care coverage programs, including- Medicare Savings Programs and Low-Income Subsidy/Extra Help prescription drug copay; evaluate and compare Medicare plans and programs; provide enrollment help with Medicare; speak with 1-800-MEDICARE on your behalf; refer to other agencies and programs; collect and report possible Medicare fraud complaints.

Offers a public access point for long term support and services. Helps clients navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and options counseling. Includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: - Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays - Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program - Medicaid - SNAP benefits - Social Security, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. - Veterans benefits including disability compensation, pension program and medical care,

Provides trained volunteers who educate, assist, and serve as advocates for people with Medicare. SHIBA volunteers help people with Medicare understand their rights and options for health insurance so that they can make informed decisions. SHIBA volunteers can also provide information on the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program, a Medicaid program that helps people with Medicare pay for their medical care.

Provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with Medicare - Assesses Medicare related health care coverage needs - Determines general eligibility for health care coverage programs - Evaluates and compares Medicare plans and programs - Provides enrollment help with Medicare - Speaks with 1-800-MEDICARE on client's behalf - Collects and report possible Medicare fraud complaints.

Rural Resources helps older adults remain as independent and self sufficient as possible through programs including:Information and assistance, Case management, Respite care, and Family Caregiver Support.

Provides counseling and information on health insurance issues such as -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and compare health insurance plans and programs -  Providing enrollment help with Medicare

Through volunteers trained by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, individuals receive one-on-one consultation on Medicare, including advocacy on their behalf with Medicare providers, explanations of billing received, and referral to other appropriate services. SHIBA staff and volunteers conduct numerous clinics throughout O3A’s service region regarding Medicare. The SHIBA service is a free, impartial public service that can help you: - Understand your Medicare health coverage - Find a prescription drug plan - Learn your rights and options as a Medicare enrollee.

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.

SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential help with Medicare to people of all ages and backgrounds. Advisors can help assess Medicare related health care coverage needs; determine general eligibility for health care coverage programs, including- Medicare Savings Programs and Low-Income Subsidy/Extra Help prescription drug copay; evaluate and compare Medicare plans and programs; provide enrollment help with Medicare; speak with 1-800-MEDICARE on your behalf; refer to other agencies and programs; collect and report possible Medicare fraud complaints.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center provides support to unpaid family caregivers through information, support, and services. Can assist with connecting to local resources and services, education and training opportunities to increase caregiver skills, provide free assessment of caregivers stresses and burdens, and help develop a plan of care to help the unpaid family caregiver thrive while caregiving.

Offers a public access point for long term support and services. Helps clients navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and options counseling. Includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: - Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays - Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program - Medicaid - SNAP benefits - Social Security, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. - Veterans benefits including disability compensation, pension program and medical care,

Explains the differences and options available for those on Medicare. Explain Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). Medicare A & B. Medical and Dental. Apply for various programs a person is eligible for such as Medicare Savings Program (Part B paid) and Extra Help with Prescription Drugs. Also apply and explain health insurance on the WA Healthplan Finder.

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.

Offers a public access point for long term support and services. Helps clients navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and options counseling. Includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: - Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays - Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program - Medicaid - SNAP benefits - Social Security, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. - Veterans benefits including disability compensation, pension program and medical care,

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.

Offers a public access point for long term support and services. Helps clients navigate and access a wide range of community-based resources by providing information, referrals, and options counseling. Includes assisting individuals experiencing financial issues, especially related to health care costs, apply for services that they may qualify for, such as: - Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays - Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program - Medicaid - SNAP benefits - Social Security, including retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. - Veterans benefits including disability compensation, pension program and medical care,

SHIBA stands for State Health Insurance Benefit Advisors. Volunteers are trained by the State of WA Insurance Commissioner's office. They offer unbiased information and guidance regarding Medicare and supplemental insurance plans including prescription drug plans.

Provides impartial and confidential counseling and education on Medicare, health care and prescription drug access, fraud and abuse. Helps those enrolling in Medicare for the first time as well as those already enrolled who want to review their plan options.

Provides counseling and information on health and wellbeing, financial assistance programs and health insurance issues. Makes referrals to other agencies and programs. Collects and reports possible fraud complaints. No legal services are provided.