Make a Difference - Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

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SHIBA volunteers provide free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents, cultivating community commitment through partnership, service, and volunteering.

Our volunteers are the reason this program is so amazing helping local seniors get the benefits they deserve! Learn all about Medicare and then help seniors in your community get unbiased information so they can make informed, educated decisions. Help seniors apply for low income programs! Help seniors with fraud prevention and reporting!

Volunteering for SHIBA

• Free ongoing Training provided by the Office of Insurance Commissioner!
• After training we'll pair you with an experienced SHIBA counselor as your mentor.
• Gain skills, improve knowledge of Medicare, health insurance, prescription drugs and other resources for you, your family and your community.
• Socialize with other people who care!
• Basic computer skills required.
• Volunteer opportunities include Counselor, Community education, Public speaking, Outreach, Administrative assistance, Data Entry & Technical support.

If you would like to volunteer with the SHIBA program. please contact the Pierce County volunteer coordinator, Heather Little.

Email: heather@soundoutreach.org

Phone: 253-719-3700

www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba

SHIBA History
In operation since 1979 and started by a volunteer in Skagit County, WA! The first program of its kind in the nation and now recognized nationally as a model for health insurance consumer counseling. The Washington State SHIBA program inspired federal funding to create State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP's) in all 50 States.
Local sponsors help coordinate SHIBA activities for State Counties. Sound Outreach is the Pierce county SHIBA sponsor. 1 of 20 local sponsoring agencies representing all 39 Washington counties.