What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselor position at Age Well?
Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for an organization that was awarded a Worksite Wellness Award in 2024 and Best Places to Work three years in a row?
The State Health Insurance Program Counselor works with the SHIP Coordinator to carry out activities of Age Well’s State Health Insurance and Assistance Program. SHIP personnel may temporarily work additional hours during preparation for, and during, the annual Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period.
· Help Medicare beneficiaries make informed decisions about their health coverage.
· Provide accurate, objective, and confidential health insurance information about federal, state, and individual insurance programs and plans.
· Provide information about filing Medicare and Medicaid appeals and make referrals to appropriate organizations for assistance with appeals.
· Provide information and make referrals to help with preparation of documents and direct contact with insurance companies and CMS on matters relating to explanation of benefits, overcharges, denials of coverage, and appeals.
· Conduct health insurance presentations.
This position is fully remote with some occasional office work.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired and three years’ experience in related field.
Rewards:
We offer a very generous benefit package, including substantial time off, retirement plan eligibility on day 1, and we are an organization that supports employee wellness and work/life balance.
For more information, please refer to our website: https://www.agewellvt.org/about/careers
Age Well's Diversity Statement:
At Age Well, we are committed to serving all older Vermonters, their families and caregivers regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, race, religion, education, or financial status. We believe that demonstrating inclusiveness creates a healthy, positive, and collaborative community.
Age Well stands with communities across Vermont who are impacted by discriminatory social biases. Age Well’s mission emphasizes diversity, inclusion and equity as critical components to ensure the well-being of our staff, clients, volunteers and those we serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.63 - $23.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Colchester, VT 05446: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colchester, VT 05446
Salary : $23 - $24
