SHIBA volunteer and longtime public servant Bob Earnest is utilizing his decades of experience to give Multnomah County citizens vital information on Medicare and Medicaid. He is dedicated to “demystifying the complexities” of such programs and making sure that community members get the assistance they need to go through what can frequently feel like a bureaucratic maze, according to Multnomah County news.
Volunteers like Earnest are in high demand during Medicare’s annual open enrollment session, which begins in the fall. Multnomah County press reported that the SHIBA program has seen a significant rise in appointments, already breaking records for the number of seats filled thus early in the enrollment season. A lifeline for individuals who are still in need of help is to call the County’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 503-988-3646 or send an email to [email protected].
Through the Senior Medicare Patrol program, SHIBA serves as a watchdog against fraud in addition to streamlining the intricacies of Medicare. Vigilance is emphasized by Earnest, who counsels citizens to “trust your gut.” According to Multnomah County news, he emphasizes that no authorized Medicare agents would ever call beneficiaries to ask for their Medicare numbers, so it’s crucial to get in touch if something appears strange.
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