We make choosing health care coverage easier!
SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) HelpLine
provides free, unbiased information about health care coverage and access to help improve the lives of all Washington state residents. We assist people of all ages with questions or complaints about health care coverage, including Medicare, Basic Health, prescription drugs, children's coverage, and more.
SHIBA HelpLine at Senior Services
Senior Services and Chinese Information and Service Center are proud sponsors of the SHIBA HelpLine in King County. Trained volunteers provides
free health insurance education, counseling, and assistance to all Washington residents.
Assistance is available in-person at a commuity site in your neighborhood, or over the phone. To speak with an advisor, contact us today!
Make a difference in your community!
There are many opportunities to get involved locally with the SHIBA HelpLine. Sample volunteer roles include:
- counsel (in person or over the phone)
- provide clerical support
- participate in outreach activities
- give presentations to the public
- work on special projects
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities in King County, please contact us today by calling 206-727-6221.
Bilingual and bicultural volunteers are strongly encouraged to apply!
Chinese Information and Service Center
Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) helps Chinese and other Asian immigrants throughout King County achieve success in their new community by providing information, referral, advocacy, social, and support services. CISC works together with Senior Services to provide SHIBA HelpLine assistance to King county residents.
Other Relevant Senior Services programs
Senior Rights Assistance
Senior Rights Assistance (SRA) empowers persons of all ages to utilize their legal and consumer rights! Do you need to get your Powers of Attorney in order? Think you've been scammed by a health insurance provider?
Senior Rights Assistance can help.
Senior Information & Assistance
Not sure where to begin? Are you or your loved one looking for information beyond health care / health insurance resources? Contact
Senior Information and Assistance for a look at the big picture.
The Senior Outreach Program
The
Senior Outreach Program helps to identify older persons who do not normally use existing health and social services. They also connect women to mammograms and other breast health services.
Breast and Cervical Health
