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Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) offered at Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

1111 Cornwall Avenue, Suite C, Bellingham, WA 98225

Must be a resident of Whatcom County.
M-F, 9am-4pm.

Call or fill out an online form to request an appointment.

None.

Whatcom, WA

Description

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.

Providing organization

Opportunity Council - Whatcom County

Provides a range of services including helping people in crisis meet immediate needs while providing long-term support. We shelter people who are homeless, feed people who are hungry, prepare young children for school, help keep people safe and warm through the winter, and more.