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44 people are interested
Looking for Life Impacting Service...become a SHIP volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division
Please visit the new page to apply.
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44 people are interested
Volunteer Medicare Benefits Counselors offer Medicare beneficiaries unbiased information and assistance regarding health insurance and prescription drug plan choices.
We offer FREE, comprehensive Medicare classroom training plus shadowing with an experienced Benefits Counselor to prepare volunteers to perform this important role. Benefits Counselors are needed to assist older adults and individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about their health care and prescription drug plans.
NOTE: Individuals who are actively selling insurance as insurance agents and/or insurance brokers are not eligible to serve as SHIP volunteers.
If you want to make a difference and provide a valuable service to a vulnerable population, contact SHIP today to get placed on the mailing list for the next classes. Classes are offered only 4-5 times per year.
Call Marianne DeGenova TODAY at (702) 486-3801 or email her at mdegenova@adsd.nv.gov to receive additional information.
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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
Aging and Disability Services Division1820 E. Sahara Avenue2nd Floor Conference RoomLas Vegas, NV 89104
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2020
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours per month