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Henderson is new SHIIP counselor in Jewell

Linda Henderson

Linda Henderson is the new full-time volunteer counselor for the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) through the State of Iowa Insurance Division. Linda is available to meet with individuals at Van Diest Family Health Clinic in Jewell on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and in the afternoon on Tuesdays, by appointment. Prior to providing volunteer services in Jewell, Linda served and counseled individuals in Story City. She joins current SHIIP volunteer counselors Dalene Schlitter and Joyce Gelhaus, also available at the hospital sponsor site in Webster City, by appointment.

A SHIIP counselor can complete a review to check current Part D or Medicare Advantage plans to make sure drugs are covered at the lowest cost with the least amount of restrictions, review coverage and compare to other Medicare options, even check to see if eligibility for Part D “extra help” may be available. SHIIP is a free, confidential service of the state of Iowa.

The Senior Health Insurance Information Program was created in 1990 in response to the statewide need for senior health insurance information. SHIIP provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare and insurance claims and other related issues. SHIIP does not recommend insurance companies, plans or agents; the volunteers answer questions and provide impartial information to help Iowans on Medicare make well-informed decisions.

Individuals wishing to schedule an appointment with SHIIP counselors Linda Henderson, Dalene Schlitter, or Joyce Gelhaus, should call 515-832-7769. Residents in surrounding communities can make an appointment, including those located in Hamilton, Story, Boone and Hardin counties.

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