Health Insurance Counseling Volunteer | Volunteer For Children ...

Organization: Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

Address: 7-county metro area, 7-county metro area, MN 55109

Interest Area: Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Seniors

Date: This is an Ongoing Opportunity.

Minimum Age: 18

The world of Medicare can be a maze, and many seniors and persons with disabilities are getting lost! Become a Volunteer Health Insurance Counselor, and work one-on-one with individuals with Medicare in your area. The Health Insurance Counseling Program assists clients, family members/caregivers and professionals working in the field with questions related to Medicare and other insurance questions.Some Services Include:* Understanding Medical Bills, Medicare and Health Insurance Forms* Medicare Part D* Understanding Medicare + Choice Options* File Medicare claims and appeals* Answer Medicare questions* Reviewing Long Term Care Insurance Policies * Evaluating eligibility for Medical Assistance* Identifying Medicare Fraud and Abuse* Medication Management* Advanced Directives* RX Connect Application* Forms/application assistance

* Provide referrals for services in the community using www.MinnesotaHelp.info

We are currently in need of volunteers in the following areas: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington Counties. If you either live in these areas or are willing to travel to these counties, we strongly encourage you to apply!

In order to become a Certified Health Insurance Counselor you will need to complete a Core Body of Knowledge Training. This is an 18 hour training, which consists of three-six hour sessions. In this training you will learn the information you will need to effectively assist individuals with health insurance questions. You do not need an insurance background in order to volunteer for the program.

Please note that due to conflicts of interest, persons with an active insurance license are ineligible to volunteer for the program.

Each volunteer is asked to complete a minimum of four volunteer hours per month and that is dependent on the need in the area you are located. Quarterly update trainings will be held to inform volunteers of updated information and demonstrate appreciation for your work!

Other opportunities include: Community Outreach

• Prepare and present information about Senior LinkAge Line, Medicare and Medicare Part D to community groups
• Attend & staff SLL booth at community events such as health fairs, conferences and other senior community events
• Promote the Senior LinkAge Line in the community

To learn more about volunteer opportunities available through the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA), please contact Joy Vliem at the MAAA: 651-917-4638 or jvliem@tcaging.org or by visiting our website for more information http://www.tcaging.org/whatwedo/volunteerinfo.html.

Skills:

• Serving Others: * Organized * Responsible * Dedicated to the program and the work you do * Flexible * Excellent listening skills * Sensitivity to working with older adults, people with disabilities and diverse populations * Willingness to learn about health insurance/Medicare and other related topics * Ability to work independently and research topics of interest to Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and professionals * Effective communication skills

Tags: Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Seniors

Source: http://volunteerforchildren.com/opportunities/health-insurance-counseling-volunteer

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