Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Drowning in a sea of health insurance information? Look to SHIIP, the Senior Health Insurance Information Program. This program was created in 1999 by the State of Iowa's Insurance Division. It is staffed by well trained, senior volunteers. SHIIP volunteers can help seniors and their families find answers to important questions on Medicare, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, other health insurance issues and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
In 2022 Great River Health's SHIIP Volunteers helped 1868 people, who saved $1,281,267.00 in Medicare related expenses.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
For information, please call and make an appointment with a SHIIP volunteer. If you would like to compare Medicare Prescription Drug plans using the Medicare Website on your own go to the www.medicare.gov.
They can also help you:
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Enroll in and understand your Medicare benefits and rights, including supplemental coverage
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Sign up for Social Security benefits
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Qualify for free and reduced drug plans from pharmaceutical companies
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Assess your needs so you can make informed decisions about your level of coverage
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Compare and evaluate Medicare supplement and long-term care insurance policies
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Compare and evaluate Medicare prescription drug coverage plans
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Organize your medical bills, Medicare statements and file claims
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Find assistance from other agencies, including Medicaid, when it's appropriate
Open Enrollment Appointments Now Available
Open Enrollment Appointments need to be scheduled for October 15th - December 7th
