SHIBA Counselors provide confidential and objective health insurance counseling to people with Medicare in person and by phone. Counselors provide individual health insurance information, counseling, and assistance according to the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) guidelines. Prospective volunteers are caring and respectful with good interpersonal skills, are able to handle complex information, have computer proficiency in email and the internet, have organizational skills, reliable transportation, and no conflict of interest. Counselors are especially needed in Madras, Redmond, La Pine and Prineville. We guide you through the training process.
For more information and to apply online go to https://healthcare.oregon.gov/shiba/volunteers/Pages/volunteer.aspx
SHIBA Program Coordinator: Tia Linschied, Program Manager tlinschied@councilonaging.org
