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Do you have health care coverage questions or concerns? Contact the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) for assistance by filling out the information in the form below and we will provide you with help.
Washington’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) are volunteers who can help you understand the different parts of Medicare, assess your needs and help you enroll in Medicare and assistance programs.
You have the right to appeal Medicare's decisions on coverage and payments. Learn where to find information about appeals and how to contact us if you need help understanding the process.
Use this alphabetized list, arranged by county, to find a SHIBA office for help with Medicare in your local area.
Use this calendar to find Medicare counseling sessions and events. You can filter by date, county, sponsor or type of event.
Learn about the different parts of Medicare, how to sign up and what to expect once you get started.
You have multiple opportunities to sign up for Medicare. Each enrollment period has different rules about when you can apply and when your coverage will start.
If you're under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you may be eligible for Medicare benefits.
Find out when your Medicare coverage starts, when to expect your Medicare card and when you’ll receive a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB).
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Find Medicare counseling and events in your area
Use this calendar to find Medicare counseling sessions and events. You can filter by date, county, sponsor or type of event.
Get help paying for Medicare
The Medicare Savings Program helps people on Medicare pay for all or part of their premiums. See if you qualify.
Find a local SHIBA office
Use this alphabetized list, arranged by county, to find a SHIBA office for help with Medicare in your local area.
Compare Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans
Learn about the differences between Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and what to consider before buying one.