The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program provides free counseling to people with Medicare and those who assist them. Volunteers who are trained in Medicare can help you select a Medicare prescription drug plan; find out if you are receiving all possible benefits; compare supplemental health insurance policies; review a bill; and file an appeal or complaint.
This program is part of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services and is funded by a federal grant.
The photo is the state SHIBA staff: Lisa Emerson, Program Manager; Dawn Shaw, Helpline Customer Service Representative; Cynthia Hylton, Field Officer/Trainer; Donna Delikat, Program Assistant; and Carol Barnard, Field Officer/Trainer.
Click here to see the SHIBA Program At-A-Glance flyer.
The 2008 Guide to Medigap, Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Coverage is now available to download.
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our SHIBA volunteers! Volunteers devote their time, expertise, experience and care into the SHIBA program. Click on the link below to hear what is being said about those special people who support the program, or to submit a note of appreciation.
From January 1 through March 31, you can join or switch Medicare Advantage plans within certain limits.
