SHIIP Seniors Health Insurance & Information Program
Do you have questions about Medicare plans or long-term care insurance?
Would you like assistance sorting your Medicare or health insurance bills?
Trained SHIIP volunteers help fellow senior citizens in their community with questions regarding Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare claims processing, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans and long-term care insurance. Volunteers have been trained by the NC Department of Insurance to provide this free service.
For an appointment in Orange County, NC
Call the Orange County SHIIP Coordinator, Latonya Brown, MHSA, at (919) 968-2087
To get more information
Contact NC SHIIP 1-800- 443-9354 or visit www.ncshiip.com
Extra Help Program (Low-Income Subsidy)
Do you know someone who is on Medicare and needs assistance in paying for prescription drugs?
Medicare beneficiaries may be eligible for the federal Extra Help low-income subsidy program if he/she has limited income and resources.
The Extra Help program can increase cost savings by
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Paying all or part of the monthly premiums
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Paying annual deductibles
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Providing lower prescription co-payments under a Medicare prescription drug plan
To qualify for Extra Help
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The annual income must be limited to $15,600 for an individual ($21,000 for a married couple living together).
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The total resources must be limited to $12,510 for an individual ($25,010 for a married couple living together). The resources do not include a primary residence or a vehicle.
To apply
- on-line at www.socialsecurity.gov
- contact the SHIIP office toll free at 800-443-9354
- Latonya Brown, MHSA, (919) 968-2087
How to become a SHIIP Volunteer
Requirements
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Not be, or have, an immediate family member who is an active insurance salesperson.
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Complete a SHIIP Volunteer Counseling Report Form and a Client Agreement Form for each client. These should be submitted to the SHIIP coordinator or volunteer coordinator for each county.
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Keep all client information (medical and financial) confidential.
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Never recommend a specific insurance company or policy.
Assignment Days & Hours
Be on call to provide one-to-one counseling by appointment (1) at a counseling site (2) at a home-bound client's residentc or (3) by telephone.
Training Requirements
Complete the basic SHIIP training (approx 24 hrs, Mon-Fri TBA) and participate in quarterly follow-up meetings (2 hours every three months).
Apply
Contact the Orange County SHIIP Coordinator, Latonya White, MHSA, at (919) 968-2087.