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23 people are interested
Hi There! Would You Like to get FREE Training to Help Seniors Understand Their Medicare Benefits?
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
Please visit the new page to apply.
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23 people are interested
Provide counseling and advocacy services related to filing appeals of Medicare claim denials. Tasks and other responsibilities include:
- Explaining the Medicare appeals process to Medicare Beneficiaries;
- Gathering the facts and compiling information regarding the situation;
- Compiling the necessary paperwork to file an appeal;
- Assisting the beneficiary through the necessary steps, if needed;
- Following up on cases, as needed;
- Entering casework data on all client contacts and submitting timely monthly reports to program staff
Note: Individuals who are actively selling insurance as insurance agents or brokers are not eligible to serve as SHIP volunteers.
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About Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
Location:
1820 East Sahara, Suite #205, Las Vegas, NV 89104, US
Mission Statement
The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan. This allows all of Nevada’s elders, adults and children with disabilities or special health care needs to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
Description
To fulfill our mission, the State of Nevada works largely with a volunteer corps that serves seniors and individuals with disabilities with:
- understanding their Medicare benefit plan and options available;
- protecting themselves from Medicare fraud, waste and abuse;
- learning how to live with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure;
- applying for low-income subsidy programs to pay for prescription drugs; and
- advocating for rights and quality of care for residents living in long-term care facilities
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Access to Healthcare Network4001 S. Virginia Street, Suite FReno, NV 89502
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours per week