Kathy Schmidt is a Small Business Marketing Consultant in Morrison, IL. She has a second means of serving the public. “This I my third year as a SHIP Counselor, for the State (or Senior) Health Insurance Assistance Program….I work out of the Rock Island, IL, office a few days a week. I also see clients in my home (wearing masks of course), to provide Medicare assistance during Open Enrollment.
“A handful of people know I am here, but I feel I’m ready to share” this free service with Morrison area residents, who have questions or issues with their health insurance.
Medicare Open Enrollment is Thursday, October 15, through Monday, December 7, 2020. A local Medicare counselor like Schmidt can
- help people compare their current Medicare health or drug plan with other Medicare plan choices
- help people sign up for a new plan
- help people avoid high-pressure sales tactics.
What is SHIP? SHIP is a free, health benefits, counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their families or caregivers. SHIP’s mission is to educate, advocate, counsel, and empower people, to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. SHIP is an independent program, funded by Federal agencies.
It is not affiliated with the insurance industry.
Call SHIP Counselor Kathy Schmidt at 815-564-8772 to set a no-charge appointment.
Content was researched and assembled by the Staff at www.SeniorsResourceGuide.com and www.SeniorsEGuide.com.