The SHIC program provides free and confidential, local, volunteer, peer counselors trained in senior health insurance topics. SHIC counselors and staff can also help Medicare beneficiaries understand the new Medicare options as they become available in North Dakota.
SHIC counselors have no connection with any insurance company or product.
SHIC counselors receive extensive initial training in Medicare, medicare supplement and long term care insurance and other health insurance products. Counselors are available for individual appointments through sponsoring organizations to answer questions about Medicare and other health insurance. SHIC program staff are available to offer public presentations to groups and organizations. Local sponsors and phone numbers are listed here .