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Medicare Counselors - SETAAAD

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ORGANIZATION: Southeast Area Agency on Aging and Disability-SETAAAD

  • 3 people are interested

Our Volunteers support the mission of the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) which is to empower, educate and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.

SHIP Volunteer Description:

  • Desire to help Seniors - Service and Detailed Oriented, Friendly and Helpful.
  • Long-term commitment in training, developing skills and knowledge to help seniors with Medicare.
  • Provide objective assistance on cost, convenience and coverage on Medicare, prescriptions and related health insurance.
  • Willingness to learn, with 18 hours of initial training, be trained and skilled in helping seniors with their Medicare and related insurance questions.
Contact Janet Sullivan, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 423-424-4286 or email, jsullivan@sedev.org.

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About Southeast Area Agency on Aging and Disability-SETAAAD

Location:

1000 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN 37402, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability (SETAAAD) is to help older adults live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities. SETAAAD provides programs and services to adults with disabilities and seniors and their families living in Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea and Sequatchie counties.

Description

The goal of SETAAAD is to advocate for and to strive to achieve a system of services that allows older persons and persons with disabilities the opportunity for an independent and productive lifespan. This is accomplished through three primary areas of emphasis: Advocacy, Service, and Planning. SETAAAD has a variety of volunteer supported programs including:

Home Delivered Meals Services provides hot meals to people’s homes. Our volunteers deliver more than just a meal, it is a vital lifeline for our Seniors.

MyRide TN Southeast provides volunteer assisted transportation to essential appointments for adults 60 and older who can walk independently or with a walker or cane.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides information, assistance, and counseling about Medicare insurance.

These programs are volunteer supported and provides vital services to enhance the quality of life of adults 60 and older and adults with disabilities in our communities.


CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Community, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

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WHERE

1000 Riverfront ParkwayChattanooga, TN 37402

(35.047714,-85.32158)
 

DATE POSTED

September 4, 2024

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • a minimum of 3 hours per month; ongoing training

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