Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered by Rural Resources Community Action in Newport
Resource Name:Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered by Rural Resources Community Action in Newport
address
333211 U.S. 2, 200, Newport, WA 99156
Eligibility
Anyone who is 65 years of age or older and also those who are eligible for Medicare due to a disability.
Hours
M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
(509) 447-9997
Voice
Application process
Call for information.
Fees
Call for information.
Service area
Pend Oreille, WA
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
Data provided by
Washington 211
What's Here
Providing organization
Rural Resources Community Action
Services to low-income individuals and families which include Head Start, services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, transportation, housing, energy assistance, weatherization, adult and long term care, senior nutrition, services for run-away and homeless youth, and employment and training services.