What Do I Need to Do?

What do I need to do?

A volunteer application must be completed along with references prior to registering for the training.

For an application please email .

You must attend the informational session, all fourday sessions and pass a certification exam in order to receive your CHOICES certification.

Where is the

CHOICES Training?

American Legion Hall

58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive

Middletown, CT 06457

Directions

Coming from 91 North

Take Exit 18 for CT-66 East toward Middlefield/Middletown. Go straight onto 66 East. Take a left onto Bernie O’Rourke Drive.

Coming from 9 North

Go onto 9 North/CT 17 North. Take a left onto Washington Street. Keep straight onto CT-66/Washington St. Bear right onto Bernie O’Rourke Drive.

Coming from I-84 West

Take Exit 57, take the left ramp for CT-15 South toward Charter Oak/NY City. Keep straight onto US-5South/CT 15 South. At exit 86, take the ramp for I-91South toward NY City/New Haven. At exit 22South, rake ramp left for CT-9South toward Middletown/Old Saybrook. Keep straight onto CT-9South/CT-17 South. Turn right onto Washington St., Keep straight onto CT-66/Washington St., Bear right onto Bernie O’Rourke Drive.

Coming from 2 West/32 North.

Take 2 West. At exit 13, take the right ramp for CT-66 towards Marlborough/Willimantic. Turn left onto CT-66/Hebron Rd. Go straight onto 66 West (Portland Cobalt Rd.). Stay straight onto 17 South/CT 66 West. Turn left onto 17/66/Main St. Keep straight onto 17South/66 South. Keep right onto 66 South/Main St. Bear right onto CT-66 Washington St., Bear right onto Bernie O’Rourke Drive.

CHOICES Training Registration Form

Space is limited!

Community Volunteer

Professional ($75*)

Name______

Organization______

Address______

Phone_Cell:______

Work______Home:______Fax______

Email______

Registration is contingent upon initial screening.Please return your completed registration and application with payment (if applicable)by May 21, 2014.

*Please make checks payable to:

Medicare Advocacy

Register by mail or email to:Patricia Richardson,

Department on Aging

25 Sigourney Street

Hartford, CT 06106-5041

What is CHOICES?

Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). CHOICES is part of a national network of programs that offer freeconfidential counseling, education and assistance to people with Medicare. SHIPS were established by Congress in 1990 to help beneficiaries navigate the complex world of Medicare.

Who should take the CHOICES Training?

Individuals who would like to make a positive difference in the lives of people with Medicare. Interested individuals should have computer and internet skills and good listening skills.

Insurance agents, brokers and financial planners are not eligible.

What you will learn:

Medicare Parts.A, B, C & D
Medigap (supplemental insurance)
Medicaid (Title 19)
Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud abuse detection and prevention

How much does the CHOICES Training Cost?

The training is free for unpaid volunteers. A $75 fee is required forpaid professionals (a fee of $125 is normally required). Once you become a CHOICES Certified Counselor, you will receive the most accurate, current information including updates by email and quarterly updates to keep you up to date on important issues.

When is the CHOICES Training?

Mandatory Orientation Session

Wednesday, May 28

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Training dates:

June 4, 11, 18 (skip June 25) July 2

9:00 a.m. to 3:30pm

Parking and training manuals will be provided.

Refreshments will not be served,please plan accordingly

CHOICES

Counselor

Training

Dates:

Mandatory Orientation Session

May 28 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wednesdays

June 4, 11, 18

July 2

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.