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Do you have health care coverage questions or concerns? Contact the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) for assistance by filling out the information in the form below and we will provide you with help.
Washington’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are volunteers who can help you understand the different parts of Medicare, assess your needs and help you enroll in Medicare and assistance programs.
You have the right to appeal Medicare's decisions on coverage and payments. Learn where to find information about appeals and how to contact us if you need help understanding the process.
Find your nearest Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) office. They can help you understand and navigate your Medicare options.
Use this calendar to find Medicare counseling sessions and events. You can filter by date, county, sponsor or type of event.
Find resources, tips, and explanations of the changes you can make to your health coverage and drug plan during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period.
Learn about your health insurance options if you have lost your Apple Health coverage.
Washington state consumers can find more information about Medicare Advantage plans and SNPs, including prices, by looking for plans in their county.
Learn about Medigap plans, what they cost and when you can sign up for one.
Learn about the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and what to consider before buying one.
If you have Medicare and want to save on prescription drugs, you can choose extra coverage from approved Part D plans designed to lower your costs.
Learn about the different parts of Medicare, how to sign up and what to expect once you get started.
You have multiple opportunities to sign up for Medicare. Each enrollment period has different rules about when you can apply and when your coverage will start.
If you're under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits.
The Medicare Savings Program helps people on Medicare pay for all or part of their premiums. See if you qualify.
Our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteers and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers prevent, notice and report Medicare fraud.
You can make a difference in the life of a senior citizen or someone with a disability.
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Find Medicare counseling and events in your area
Use this calendar to find Medicare counseling sessions and events. You can filter by date, county, sponsor or type of event.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Find resources, tips, and explanations of the changes you can make to your health coverage and drug plan during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period.
Find a local SHIBA office
Find your nearest Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) office. They can help you understand and navigate your Medicare options.
How to identify and report Medicare fraud and abuse
Our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteers and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) help Medicare beneficiaries, their families and caregivers prevent, notice and report Medicare fraud.