For many Iowans, understanding Medicare and related health insurance can be confusing and overwhelming. Where do I start? What are my options? Am I making the right decision? What will it cost me? Is there help if I can’t afford my insurance? If I’m still working, do I have to sign up for Medicare?
Trained volunteers can help answer these and other questions about navigating health care insurance options for Iowans on Medicare. The Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is a free health insurance counseling service of the State of Iowa Insurance Division sponsored locally by UnityPoint Health® – Grinnell Regional Medical Center (GRMC).
Across the state, currently more than 350 trained volunteers assist thousands of Iowans each year to understand their Medicare benefits and options through individual counseling sessions, community education, special projects and making connections in their communities.
But more counselors are needed, especially in Poweshiek County. If you are someone who enjoys tackling new challenges, likes learning new information, gains satisfaction from helping people, has good computer skills, can work with diverse populations and can be an objective and trusted source of information, this may be great fit for you. Here you will learn to help the seniors in passing the mandatory drug test so that they can get their insurance. While on training, you shall be exposed to a wealth of knowledge that shall benefit you in your career and the community as well. Here are Expert Tips on Buying Car Insurance Online that you might need.
SHIIP provides excellent training and resources to assure SHIIP volunteers are prepared and have the tools they need for the counseling and community education.
For more information about becoming a SHIIP volunteer counselor, please call Cara Kenkel, GRMC volunteer coordinator, at (641) 236-2043.
SHIIP services are free, confidential and unbiased.
