Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

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Resource Name:Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

1313 North Atlantic Street, Suite 3000, Spokane, WA 99201

Eligibility

Those enrolled in Medicare and those eligible to enroll in Medicare in Spokane and Whitman counties.

Hours

M-F, 8:30am-5pm.

(509) 625-4801

Voice

Website

https://www.altcew.org/programs-services/medicare/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Call for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Spokane, WA Whitman, WA

Other Information

Focus Population

General

Age Group

Adults (25-64)
Young Adults (18-24)
Older Adults (65+)

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Payment Options

Free

Helps residents understand Medicare rights and options. Volunteers counsel people of all ages, adults living with disabilities, and people getting ready to retire about their Medicare choices and options regarding:

Original Medicare
Prescription drugs
Low-income programs to help pay for Medicare
Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans
Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare fraud and abuse
Long-term care options
Issues with Medicare fraud

Answers Medicare questions, makes referrals, and helps evaluate and compare health insurance policies so residents can make an informed decision to find the best possible coverage that fits within their budget and meets their needs.

Data provided by

Washington 211

What's Here

Medicare Information/Counseling

Providing organization

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

Funds in home case management/personal care, senior nutrition, Family Caregiver Support, other community services such as Minor Home Repair, Respite, Legal Assistance, Title V Senior Employment, Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA), and provides eligibility screening for the WSDA Dental Outreach program for low-income seniors.