State Health Insurance Program helps Wyoming consumers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP) is a federally grant funded program designed to assist Medicare beneficiaries across Wyoming to enroll in and understand Medicare benefits, determine eligibility and assist in applying for low-income assistance programs. In addition, WSHIIP can aid in filing Medicare appeals, all at no cost to Wyoming consumers. The program provides numerous presentations, distributes educational materials, and attends health and senior fairs across Wyoming.

For the 2017 calendar year WSHIIP served 8,552 people, a 2.7% increase ov...