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Medicare rights and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance,
claims, and long term care insurance are confusing issues.
With more than 35% of Iowa's population over 45 years
of age, information on these issues is vitally important.
Often people in their forties and fifties must help parents
or older friends handle insurance issues. By age 65,
Iowans need to know about Medicare, Medicare supplements
and long term care insurance.
SHIIP - the Senior Health Insurance Information
Program of the
State of Iowa's Insurance Division - has helped thousands
of Iowans sort through confusing health insurance
information and save money.
Trained SHIIP volunteers can provide help and information
on these critical issues. SHIIP is an objective source
of information and education. Our SHIIP volunteers
are an experienced, trained group who understand
that health insurance is confusing. They've been there
and
can talk your language. SHIIP volunteers complete
an intensive training program and will give you the
best
information available. And, they are always up-to-date
on any changes.
SHIIP volunteers will give information to help you
understand your Medicare rights and benefits, assess
your needs so you can make informed decisions about
health insurance, compare and evaluate Medicare supplement
and long term care insurance policies, organize your
medical bills, Medicare statements and file claims,
and find assistance from other agencies, including
Medicaid, when or if it is appropriate.
SHIIP counseling is available through Mercy Medical
Center-New Hampton. Call Francie Crawford, Coordinator
of Community Outreach and Health Education, 641.394.1630
for a free, confidential appointment. SHIIP volunteers
also visit the New Hampton Senior Center once a month.
For that schedule, please call the senior center at
641.394.3173.
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