| How to Become a SHIIP Volunteer |
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| SHIIP volunteers help fellow senior citizens in their community with questions regarding Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare claims processing, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans and long-term care insurance. Volunteers should: |
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- Not be, or have an immediate family member who is an active insurance salesperson.
- Attend approximately 24 hours of basic SHIIP training course.
- Provide one-to-one counseling by appointment at counseling site or at home* of home-bound or by telephone.
- Complete a SHIIP Volunteer Counseling Report Form and a Client Agreement Form for each client. These should be submitted to the SHIIP coordinator or volunteer coordinator for each county.
- Keep all client information (medical and financial) confidential.
- Never recommend a specific insurance company or policy.
- Attend quarterly follow-up meetings.
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| Detailed list of Volunteer Counselor Duties and Responsibilities |
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| *NOTE: Home visits are optional. |
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| Call SHIIP at 1-800-443-9354 or your local SHIIP County office to obtain a SHIIP Volunteer Registration form. Or you may download and complete the Volunteer Registration Form and turn it into your local SHIIP County Office. |
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| Contact Your Local SHIIP County Office |