SHIP Medicare Volunteers
Hawaii SHIP
The Hawaii SHIP is looking for volunteers to serve seniors statewide. Medicare is a confusing process and it is the job of the SHIP to help seniors navigate their many options by providing unbiased and free Medicare counseling.
Certified volunteer counselors are essential to the success of the SHIP program. Other roles include information distributor, administration, exhibitor, and presenter. Without the commitment and dedication of SHIP volunteer counselors, the program would not be sustainable, and Hawaii’s beneficiaries would lose a very valuable service.
Counselor: This role involves direct discussion with beneficiaries, caregivers, and/or family members about their individual situations and may include review of personal information such as Medicare Summary Notices, billing statements, and other related financial and health documents.
o A counselor with advanced training can develop plan comparisons for clients based on the client’s resources and situation. A complete plan comparison will provide the client with recommendations on plan options that best addresses their needs.
o A counselor with advanced training can assist a client with a Medicare appeal, usually because a benefit was denied, but other reasons and appeals do exist. SHIP is not responsible for drafting or writing an appeal, but can advise a client on when to file an appeal, what information to include, and where to send the appeal documents.
Hawaii SHIP
About the organizer
The mission of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.
Hawaii SHIP, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, is federally funded by the Administration for Community Living and administered by the Hawaii Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging. Our Medicare-certified counselors provide free, unbiased, local, one-on-one Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, their loved ones, caregivers, and soon-to-be retirees. We also offer free, virtual presentations on Medicare-related topics and participate in health fairs and exhibitions for older adults and people with disabilities.
Good For
Kupuna, Bilingual Speakers, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Indoor, Help People, Admin & Clerical, Supervise & Coordinate, Advocacy & Outreach, Media & Communications, Health & Wellness, Fellowship, Educational Activity
Cause
Kupuna, Special Needs, Gender & Equality, Social Services, Health & Wellness, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Military & Veterans
Requirements
RSVP Required
SHIP Medicare Volunteers
Hawaii SHIP
The Hawaii SHIP is looking for volunteers to serve seniors statewide. Medicare is a confusing process and it is the job of the SHIP to help seniors navigate their many options by providing unbiased and free Medicare counseling.
Certified volunteer counselors are essential to the success of the SHIP program. Other roles include information distributor, administration, exhibitor, and presenter. Without the commitment and dedication of SHIP volunteer counselors, the program would not be sustainable, and Hawaii’s beneficiaries would lose a very valuable service.
Counselor: This role involves direct discussion with beneficiaries, caregivers, and/or family members about their individual situations and may include review of personal information such as Medicare Summary Notices, billing statements, and other related financial and health documents.
o A counselor with advanced training can develop plan comparisons for clients based on the client’s resources and situation. A complete plan comparison will provide the client with recommendations on plan options that best addresses their needs.
o A counselor with advanced training can assist a client with a Medicare appeal, usually because a benefit was denied, but other reasons and appeals do exist. SHIP is not responsible for drafting or writing an appeal, but can advise a client on when to file an appeal, what information to include, and where to send the appeal documents.
Good For
Kupuna, Bilingual Speakers, Resume Builder
Activity Type
Indoor, Help People, Admin & Clerical, Supervise & Coordinate, Advocacy & Outreach, Media & Communications, Health & Wellness, Fellowship, Educational Activity
Cause
Kupuna, Special Needs, Gender & Equality, Social Services, Health & Wellness, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Military & Veterans
Requirements
RSVP Required
Hawaii SHIP
About the organizer
The mission of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.
Hawaii SHIP, State Health Insurance Assistance Program, is federally funded by the Administration for Community Living and administered by the Hawaii Department of Health, Executive Office on Aging. Our Medicare-certified counselors provide free, unbiased, local, one-on-one Medicare counseling to beneficiaries, their loved ones, caregivers, and soon-to-be retirees. We also offer free, virtual presentations on Medicare-related topics and participate in health fairs and exhibitions for older adults and people with disabilities.