JCH&L is pleased to offer free education and assistance in understanding Medicare and choosing Medicare D plans. Lori Ohlde, RN, and Deb Sutton, RN, are certified Nebraska State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselors. They are available to visit with those who have questions on Medicare or Medicare D and offer periodic Welcome to Medicare educational sessions and annual Medicare D enrollment events.
Reach Lori Ohlde at 402-729-6857, or Deb Sutton at 402-587-5229.
The federal government, through the Administration on Community Living (ACL), funds a SHIP in every state. The Nebraska SHIP is a division of the Nebraska Department of Insurance. SHIP does not sell insurance, nor does it endorse any insurance company, product, or agent.
Nebraska SHIP has a statewide network of certified counselors and partner organizations. Counselors receive extensive training on Medicare and are available to meet for one-on-one counseling, to help with problem solving, provide support during decision making, and assist with identifying potential Medicare fraud, error, or abuse. SHIP counselors will not recommend policies, companies, or insurance agents, but will provide free, confidential, and unbiased assistance.
Nebraska SHIP offers a toll-free hotline that any person eligible for Medicare, relatives, friends, or providers can call for answers to insurance questions, to report potential fraud or abuse, or to arrange a meeting with a SHIP counselor.
An important role of SHIP is to provide outreach and education regarding health insurance options, benefits, and choices. SHIP participates in outreach activities, presentations, media activities and Part D enrollment events.
If you would like to speak to your Nebraska SHIP office, call the hotline at 1.800.234.7119. Or find them online at: https://doi.nebraska.gov/consumer/senior-health