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7 people are interested
Volunteer @MS SHIP
ORGANIZATION: MS SHIP & MIPPA Programs
Please visit the new page to apply.
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7 people are interested
By making the commitment to volunteer with Mississippi State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), your main function is to help. Our certified counselors help people understand their Medicare healthcare benefits. Volunteer opportunities exist for people of all ages and levels of physical ability. The benefits of volunteering go beyond the good feeling that comes from helping others; it’s also a chance to make new friends. The staff will depend on you. You must be conscientious. SHIP is always seeking new volunteers who want to help others in their community.
More opportunities with MS SHIP & MIPPA Programs
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MS SHIP & MIPPA Programs
Location:
Entire State of Mississippi, Jackson, MS 39201, US
Mission Statement
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is a counseling program designed to answer the elderly’s questions about health insurance. Whether it is Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance or other coverage, volunteers are trained to answer questions, compare policies, organize paperwork and help with claims and filing appeals. SHIP volunteers help elderly citizens and caregivers understand Medicare benefits; organize doctor and hospital bills; file Medicare appeals; review Medicare Supplemental Insurance; evaluate Medicare+ Choice or Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) options; understand Medicaid eligibility, and explore long-term care options. For information on Medicare+ Choice options, visit Medicare.
Description
Mississippi offers a free health insurance counseling program (SHIP) designed to help older Mississippi with Medicare. Counselors are specialty trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions about Medicare and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.
MS SHIP Counselors are able to assist you:
- Understand your Medicare benefits by explaining what services are covered under Medicare Parts A and B and your Medicare Summary Notice
- Understand your Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) benefit
- Make informed choices about Medicare coverage options, Medigap policies and Medicare Advantage Plans
- Understand Medicare eligibility and enrolment
- Understand financial assistance programs that may be available to help pay for your Medicare premiums, deductible and co-pays, as well as your prescription drug needs (Extra Help and Medicare Savings Plan)
- Understand and assist with the Medicare appeal process
- Understand benefits under Long Term Care policies
- By making presentations on Medicare to your group organization
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
201 S Lamar St.Jackson, MS 39201
DATE POSTED
August 30, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Elder care
- Basic Computer Skills
- Group Facilitation
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- a minimum of 2 hours per week