Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
May 7, 2021 | 7:23 AM
The South Dakota Senior Health Information and Insurance Education program is currently seeking volunteers for all aspects of the SHIINE program.
SHIINE is a federal program designed to help individuals with questions about Medicare and protecting their benefits. Volunteers receive training on all parts of Medicare and learn how to provide in person, one-on-one Medicare counseling.
All services are unbiased and confidential.
To become a SHIINE volunteer and to find contact information, please visit www.shiine.net.
SHIINE is funded through the Administration for Community Living and administered by the South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Long Term Services and Supports.
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The South Dakota Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) program is currently seeking volunteers for all aspects of the SHIINE program.
Volunteer counselors are vital to the success of the program, as they provide opportunities for seniors to discuss their Medicare questions and concerns in person.
SHIINE volunteers receive training on all parts of Medicare and learn how to provide one-on-one Medicare counseling. All services are unbiased and confidential.
To become a SHIINE volunteer and to find contact information, please visit www.shiine.net.
SHIINE is a federal program designed to help individuals with questions about Medicare and protecting their benefits.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
Jan 27, 2021 12:02 PM
The South Dakota Senior Health Information and Insurance Education program is advising Medicare beneficiaries to be suspicious of scams during the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
South Dakota Department of Human Services Secretary Shawnie Rechtenbaugh said, “Scammers rapidly alter their tactics and adapt their schemes to the changing landscape, and we anticipate that they will leverage the COVID-19 vaccine to prey on unsuspecting beneficiaries.”
Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target older populations.
SHIINE is asking all Medicare beneficiaries to be vigilant and protect themselves from potential fraud concerning COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.