OROFINO, ID – The Idaho Department of Insurance and Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) encourage consumers eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year’s open enrollment. Through December 7th, Idahoans can change existing Prescription Drug or Medicare Advantage plans or enroll in new ones.
SHIBA representatives are available to talk with Medicare beneficiaries and provide free Medicare information, including reviewing Medicare coverage options. They are offering a Medicare Review Workshop on Thursday, November 7th, at the Orofino Senior Center (930 Michigan Avenue), from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
“It is important to review your Medicare plan annually,” according to DOI Director Dean Cameron. “Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans can change each year, including premiums, provider networks, co-pays / co-insurance, pharmacy networks, covered drugs and extra benefits. The SHIBA Medicare Review Workshop is a free opportunity for consumers to ensure their plan is the best plan for their current health needs.”
Anyone interested in attending this free workshop should contact SHIBA at 1-800-247-4422 to register.
About the Department of Insurance
The Idaho Department of Insurance has been regulating the business of insurance in Idaho since 1901. The mission of the Department is to serve and protect Idahoans by equitably, effectively and efficiently administering the Idaho Insurance Code and the International Fire Code. For more information, please visit us at doi.idaho.gov or email us at consumeraffairs@doi.idaho.gov.
About SHIBA
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) serves Idahoans on Medicare and those who help them by offering free, unbiased Medicare benefits information and assistance through workshops, group presentations and personal counseling. SHIBA – a service of the Idaho Department of Insurance – is Idaho’s provider for the federal network of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs). The program is partially funded by and operated under the authority of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living (ACL).