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.

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 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 certified application counselors on site ready and able to help clients manage insurance enrollment.

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 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,

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 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.

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 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 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 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 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 certified application counselors on site ready and able to help clients manage insurance enrollment.

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 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,

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.

Offers various opportunities for the community to come together. These programs contribute to a healthy community by providing social connection, lifelong learning, exercise, and nutrition. Some of these programs/activities include free meals, art classes, fitness classes, card playing groups, and more. Most of these programs are free. Visit website to learn more about current offerings and costs.

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 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 certified application counselors on site ready and able to help clients manage insurance enrollment.

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.

Offers certified application counselors on site ready and able to help clients manage insurance enrollment.

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.

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.