Don’t know where to start with Medicare?

You’ve come to the right place!

• Review our FREE reference materials
• Attend FREE educational SHIBA events (REGISTER below)
• Request a FREE remote 1-on-1 counseling appointment with a trained SHIBA volunteer:
  • Fill out the Contact Us Form (opens new page)
  • Call: (360) 788-2725
  • Email: shiba@nulloppco.org

SHIBA Advisors can help you…

• Understand the various aspects of Medicare such as benefits, enrollment, costs, plan differences, and more.
• Evaluate, compare, and enroll in Medicare coverage options approved for Whatcom County by the WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
• Screen and enroll in money-saving programs such as Extra Help, Medicare Savings Programs, and prescription assistance options.
• Report fraud, complaints, grievances, and appeals to the OIC or your insurance company.
• Connecting to adjacent services and assistance at other agencies and programs such as SSA, CMS, DSHS, HCA, VA, PEBB, WA HealthPlanFinder, Northwest Regional Council, etc.

Public SHIBA presentations and seminars are available to your group or organization. Direct inquiries to (360) 788-2725 or shiba@nulloppco.org

Local Assistance with
Non-Medicare Health
Care Coverage Options:

Unity Care Northwest Community Health Center
(360) 788-2669
enrollment@nullucnw.org

Sea Mar Community Health Center
Bellingham . . (360) 671-3225
Everson . . . . . (360) 354-0766
seamaripa@nullseamarchc.org

Washington HealthPlanFinder
1 (855) 923-4633