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SHIP Volunteers - Medicare Counseling - Andrew County
ORGANIZATION: Missouri Connections for Health/Missouri SHIP
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CLAIM is a statewide program that provides free, confidential and unbiased health insurance counseling to Missourian with Medicare and their families. We have more than 300 certified counselors providing local Medicare counseling in 150 Missouri communities. CLAIM trains and certifies our volunteer counselors to assist people locally. These volunteers help Missourians work through and understand Medicare options, benefits or changes. CLAIM counselors can assist with: Medicare eligibility, enrollment and billing Medicare Prescription Drug plans Medigap and supplemental insurance Long-term care planning and insurance Medicare Advantage options, such as HMO’s and PPO’s Public benefit programs Appeals and grievances Suspected waste, fraud and abuse The CLAIM program is free of charge to those who need counseling. The monthly minimum volunteer time requirement is 6-8 hours. To find out more about the CLAIM program visit our website at www.missouriclaim.org CLAIM is funded by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) grant through the Missouri Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions & Professional Registration. Join a Winning team with the CLAIM Program!
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About Missouri Connections for Health/Missouri SHIP
Location:
601 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 3A, Columbia, MO 65203, US
Mission Statement
Missouri Connections for Health assists individuals in navigating and accessing healthcare, housing, and other benefits. We educate and empower communities to make informed health decisions that create a healthier Missouri. We are a nonprofit organization, and all of our services are free, unbiased, and confidential. We are not an insurance agency. We do not sell anything, and our counselors do not ask Missourians for money.
Description
MCH provides services for the Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) through a contract with the State of Missouri's Department of Commerce & Insurance (DCI). The Administration for Community Living provides funding with oversight by the DCI. Missouri SHIP answers questions about Medicare for Missourians. We have been the official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Missouri since 1993.
Missouri SHIP has more than 200 volunteer counselors throughout Missouri providing local Medicare counseling in their communities. Volunteers receive extensive training by participating in a comprehensive Medicare training course, as well as by receiving monthly updates.
Clients call Missouri SHIP at 1-800-390-3330 and our Customer Service Reps gather information from the caller and then relay that information to a local community partner. Within 2-3 business days, a volunteer counselor calls back to set up an appointment or provide the information by phone.
Volunteers help with Medicare questions like:
- Enrollment and billing
- Medicare Prescription Drug plans
- Medigap and supplemental insurance
- Long-term care planning and insurance
- Medicare Advantage plans
- Appeals and grievances
- Suspected waste, fraud and abuse
Visit our website and apply today!
https://www.missouriship.org/volunteer
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Andrew CountySavannah, MO 64485
DATE POSTED
August 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-8 hours per month
- Reporting of contacts