Do you:
1. Need help picking a Medicare plan?
2. Want to volunteer with SHIBA?
Need help picking a Medicare plan?
Picking the right Medicare plan is individualized and we can make sure you pick a plan that meets your health needs.
We’re trained and offer free, unbiased assistance with Medicare issues.
Trained SHIBA volunteers can help Medicare beneficiaries:
- Find out if they’re eligible for benefits they are not receiving
- Compare insurance policies
- File claims
- Make appeals and complaints when necessary
- Make referrals to federal, state and county offices
- Identify potential insurance violations.
SHIBA offers one-on-one Medicare counseling. For more information please call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) at 503.988.3646 or email adrc@multco.us.
Learn more about SHIBA
What SHIBA can do for you
What to expect in a meeting
Learn about our volunteer staff members' rigorous training
Want to volunteer with SHIBA?
Program Overview
Duties and Being a Volunteer
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Complete the SHIBA Volunteer Application, screening, training, and internship.
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Maintain confidentiality of client information, per Oregon SHIBA Security Plan.
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Provide individual health insurance assistance at sponsor site or in clients’ homes.
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Assess clients’ resources and health care/health insurance needs.
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Complete Client Contact forms either online or on paper.
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Refer clients to resources as needed.
Successful volunteers
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Enjoy helping others
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Are dependable, understanding, patient, and compassionate
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Communicate well
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Protect client confidentiality
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Have no conflict of interest
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Want to provide SHIBA services
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Have computer skills or are willing to learn
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Work well alone and in a team
Apply to volunteer
Apply today online or call 503.988.3646 to connect with the SHIBA volunteer coordinator.
