Government
Published 3 days ago
Assist Seniors with Medicare, Medicaid, and fraud prevention - Volunteers Needed
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Salt Lake City, UT
Details
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
40 hours pre assignment orientation & training, 2-4 hours per week, minimum one year commitment preferred. Flexible scheduling.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Disability, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
No conflicts of interest, pass a criminal background check, reference checks, automobile and auto insurance.
Description
Volunteers help seniors with healthcare benefits information, healthcare fraud and abuse, and difficult health insurance concerns. Flexible scheduling. Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) tasks may include:
- Medicare presentation & enrollment events
- Medicare Part D screenings, counseling & enrollment
- Medicare Advantage screenings, counseling & enrollment
- Medigap/Medicare Supplement resources & counseling
- Medicaid & Extra Help applications
- Medicare and fraud & abuse public presentations
- Distribute information to the public, including doctor's offices and pharmacies
- Data entry & reporting
Volunteer Requirements
- Pass a criminal background check
- Have no conflicts of interest
- Possess a valid Utah driver's license
- Maintain records accurately
- Be in compliance with HIPPA
- Maintain client confidentiality
- NOT enter into any financial or business relationship with ANY clients
- Contribute at least 8 hours per month and submit monthly reports
- Maintain patience and tactfulness
- Have the ability to work with diverse populations including those with significant physical and mental impairments
- For counselors - attend 40 hours of Medicare training
Training and Support
- Orientation and training is provided to all volunteers prior to beginning assigned duties.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Salt Lake City, UT
Associated Location
various Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
