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Description:
The Health Insurance Information Program (HIIP) volunteers go to the homes of people on Medicare and help sort out provider statements, Medicare statements, and supplementary insurance statements. Information is also provided to people getting ready to go into the Medicare system. Volunteers also provide assistance at different health fairs with booth personnel support and presentations that give information about Medicare and supplementary insurance.
Volunteer Opportunities:
1. HIIP Counselor
Requirements:
- Ability to read
- Interest in Medicare, Medicaid, and supplementary insurance
- Ability to work with providers
- Provide own transportation
- Provide monthly reports
- Personal background free from theft or violent behavior
Commitment:
- 2 - 4 hours per month
- Yearly 3 day training
2. Office Support
Requirements:
- Enjoy talking with people - both walk in customers and telephone customers
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read
Commitment:
- 2 - 4 hours during office hours weekly
- Yearly 3 day training
Training and Support: An annual three day training is provided to learn about Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance, and supplementary insurance. Speakers from the Veterans Associan, Social Security and Health Insight are also brought in. A quarterly Inservice Training is also provided. Staff members also provide assistance, along with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Contact person: Deb Scott, 2001 South State Street, S1500, Salt Lake City, Utah 84190. Telephone (801) 468-2416, Fax (801) 468-2852, E-Mail: dscott@slco.org
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