Overview | PA-MEDI is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Trained volunteers provide free, unbiased insurance counseling to people on Medicare, assist with comparing plans, educate, advocate, and make appropriate referrals.
Responsibilities | Duties will be completed at a local counseling site and by phone. In addition to insurance counseling, volunteers assist with community education and promotional activities, including seminars and other community events. Applicants that have licensure to sell insurance or other financial products will not be eligible to volunteer for this opportunity.
Schedule
- This volunteer opportunity is best suited to those who have a flexible daytime schedule.
- The monthly time commitment for this opportunity is at least 10-15 hours per month.
- There is a two year time commitment required due to training requirements.
- Volunteers must attend local and state trainings and attend monthly local PA MEDI meetings.
Supplies | All supplies are provided by the community partner.
Transportation | Volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from this opportunity.
Additional requirements
- Complete a YCAAA volunteer application.
- Volunteers may also be required to submit updated clearances.
How do I sign up?
- Click "respond" on this SVN portal signup. This will let us know that you're interested.
- Visit the YCAAA's volunteer website (here) and review the eligibility requirements.
- Scroll to the bottom of the YCAAA's volunteer website (here) and download the YCAAA volunteer application.
- Complete and submit the YCAAA volunteer application.
- If requested, submit updated clearances to the Community Partner. The clearances you would need to submit are also listed at the bottom of the YCAAA volunteer website.
Contact: Questions? Please contact Stephanie Hankey, YCAAA Volunteer Coordinator, using the following contact information:
- Office: 717-771-9610 extension 1042
- Direct: 717-855-0593
- Email: SNHankey@yorkcountypa.gov
