Local SHIIP counselors ready to assist Iowans as Medicare open enrollment begins
Local SHIIP counselors available to provide assistance ... Open enrollment begins October 15 for Medicare prescription drug plans and locally there are now three volunteers from the Iowa Insurance Division’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) available to offer free, unbiased and confidential assistance to Iowans. Vicky Bloxham has now joined Nancy Schoh and Jim Johnson in providing this one-on-one confidential assistance to anyone needing advice in northeast Iowa. Open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2025. Pictured in the photos above, left to right: SHIIP counselors Vicky Bloxham, Nancy Schoh and Jim Johnson. Submitted photos.
Open enrollment begins October 15 for Medicare prescription drug plans and locally there are now three volunteers from the Iowa Insurance Division’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) available to offer free, unbiased and confidential assistance to Iowans.
Vicky Bloxham has now joined Nancy Schoh and Jim Johnson in providing this one-on-one confidential assistance to anyone needing advice in northeast Iowa. These three SHIIP volunteers each have office time ready to meet with those who want to sit down and compare plans, and offer free, unbiased advice.
Appointments are required. Call Veterans Memorial Hospital at 568-3411 to schedule an appointment. Participants will need to bring their Medicare card, current Part D plan card and a list of medications from their pharmacy.
Iowans may make changes to their Medicare prescription drug plan during open enrollment from October 15 through December 7. Iowans that miss the open enrollment deadline most likely would have to wait a full year before making changes to their plan. SHIIP is a free, confidential service of the State of Iowa.
