SHINE Health Benefits Counselor

Description: Provide the following information and assistance regarding health insurance and benefits to older people, disabled Medicare beneficiaries, and their family, partners, and caregivers:

• Offer education about Medicare and other health insurance coverage
• Evaluate health insurance needs
• Review present health coverage to maximize benefit for cost
• Provide information about prescription drug coverage options
• Help with health benefit claims or billing problems
• Assist in completing applications for health benefit programs

Skills: Must be a Certified* Health Benefits Counselor.