*Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
SHIBA HelpLine
SHIBA HelpLine is a statewide network of trained volunteers who educate, assist and advocate for consumers about their rights and options regarding health insurance and health care access. A free counseling service of the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner, the Whatcom SHIBA HelpLine is sponsored by the Whatcom Alliance for Healthcare Access.
SHIBA HelpLine is:
- Completely FREE
- Confidential—your personal information is kept safe and private
- Accessible—some operators and volunteers are bi-lingual
- Impartial/objective/unbiased—we don’t sell or endorse anything
SHIBA HelpLine can help you:
- Find affordable health insurance, prescription drugs or health care for you and your family
- Learn about your rights and options
- Compare insurance plans and prices
- Understand government health programs
- Appeal a decision by your health plan
- Understand a bill from your doctor’s office
SHIBA HelpLine can provide information on:
- Prescription Drug Programs
- Medicaid programs
- Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Basic Health Plan (BHP)
- Medicare
- The NEW Medicare D prescription drug benefit program
- Private insurance
- Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP)
- Long-term care insurance
- Community Health Clinics
- More!
Call today! Whatcom SHIBA* HelpLine: 1 (800) 562-6900
Want to help others navigate their healthcare options? Click here for information about becoming a SHIBA Helpline volunteer.
