Teton Valley SHIBA
Nicki Karst
Ken Kirkpatrick
State: https://doi.idaho.gov/shiba/
Local: https://tetonseniors.com/medicare
Appointments: 765-720-7779

Medicare Overview

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs

Medicare.gov Overview

Log in/Create Account
Find Plans Now

Log in/Create Account https://www.medicare.gov/account/login

1. Create Account requires Medicare card
2. Review Current Plans
3. Find health and drugs plans
4. Edit My Pharmacies
5. Edit My Drug List

Find Plans

1. Medigap Policy
   Must have Medicare Part A & B (late enrollment penalty 10% per year)
   Plans A – N
   Plans and Rates in Idaho: https://doi.idaho.gov/shiba/new-to-medicare/medicare-supplement-medigap/
   Guaranteed Issue vs. Underwriting
   Idaho Birthday Rule
   
2. Medicare Drug plan (Part D)
   Late enrollment penalty (1% per month)
   Premium
   Drug Cost (Copay)
   Deductible
   Changes: No Coverage Gap, Lower Maximum ($2000)
   Plan Details
   Plan Compare
   Enrollment
   
3. Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)
   Referral/Advance Approval
   In Network
   Benefits & Cost
   Plan Types: HMO-POS, PPO
   Changing Plans: Open Enrollment (Oct-Dec), Advantage Open Enrollment (Jan-Mar), p.71-72
   Changing back to Medigap (1 year) p. 78
   

SWOT offers a number of regularly scheduled activities, including fitness classes, health and wellness forums, games and workshops.

Tues., Nov. 5. 9:30 a.m. departure from Senior Center if you’re following the van. Soaking commences at Astoria Springs at 11 a.m.

Tues., Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m.

All volunteers for Teton Valley VITA are required to complete the Volunteer Standards of Conduct ethics training. Here are the steps to follow to obtain certification.

1. Read IRS PUB 4961: VITA/TCE Volunteer Standards of Conduct – Ethics Training

2. Register to take the Volunteer Standards of Conduct Certification Test.

• Go to VITA/TCE Central: https://www.linklearncertification.com
• Under Certification Tests, click Create Account.
• Enter your information with the following settings:
  • Group: 01 VITA Volunteer
  • Do you plan to volunteer in the VITA/TCE program: Yes
  • Training Source: Link and Learn Taxes (e-Learning)
  • Partner/Organization Name: Teton Valley VITA
  • Don’t fill out anything after Years You Have Volunteered. This is just for those who are getting continuing education credit.

3. Take the Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam

When you submit your account registration, you’ll automatically be taken to the 2021 VITA/TCE Certification Test menu. You don’t have to take the test now. You can just sign out and take some time to read IRS PUB 4961: VITA/TCE Volunteer Standards of Conduct – Ethics Training. The test is open-book and untimed.

• To take the test go to https://www.linklearncertification.com and sign in at the Certification Test area. On the menu select the Basic Tab and 2021 Volunteer Standards of Conduct Exam.
• When you finish your exam, print your certificate as a pdf and send me a copy of your Certificate in an email (kenk@tetonvalleyvita.org). I’ll send you the Volunteer Agreement to sign.