CHAS Health Patient Services Coordinators (PSCs) are available to help individuals enroll in health insurance and understand their coverage. PSCs are certified navigators for the Washington Health Plan Finder, and enrollment counselors for Your Health Idaho state health insurance marketplaces. PSCs help individuals apply for Medicaid, Qualified Health Plans, and other applicable assistance programs.

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 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.

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 counseling and information on Medicare health insurance issues such as the following: -  Assessing health care coverage needs -  Determining general eligibility for health care coverage programs -  Evaluating and comparing 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   No legal services are provided.

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.

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.

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.

Helps Medicare beneficiaries exercise their right to high-quality health care and assists with quality of care complaints such as helping to    - File a complaint about the quality of care received under Medicare   - Appeal a notice that you will be discharged from the hospital   - Appeal a notice that skilled services from a non-hospital provider will be stopped   Information on website is available in multiple languages.

State insurance benefit advisors. Assistance with open enrollment for state medical, medicaid. Assistance with Basic Food applications.

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,

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,

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.

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.

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 -  Speaking with 1-800 MEDICARE on clients' behalf -  Making referrals to other agencies and programs -  Collecting and reporting possible fraud complaints   No legal services are provided.

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.

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.

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,

Website provides information on all aspects of Medicare, including how to apply, find and compare healthcare providers, make address changes and resolve Medicare card issues, get help with costs, find out how Medicare works with other insurance, and report Medicare fraud. The website also provides information on nursing homes, hospitals, home health services, and medical equipment suppliers. Phone line assists with Medicare billing questions and questions about claims, records, and expenses.

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Ad­visors (SHIBA) program is a program of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner consumer protection services. Locally, SHIBA is sponsored by the Olympic Area Agency on Aging. Our volunteer advisors are trained to give you the latest Medicare information. We provide up-to-date, unbiased information to help you to make informed decisions. Our assistance is always free and confidential with no obligations. We’re not associated with any insurance company. We don’t sell anything because we have nothing to sell. If you need help navigating Medicare, please come and see us at one of our free, first come first served, walk in clinics.

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.