San Juan County SHIBA

SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) is a free, unbiased, confidential service of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. SHIBA volunteers help people of all ages and backgrounds with their Medicare questions and options.
Schedule your appointment today:
Orcas: (360) 376-5892
San Juan: (360) 375-0292
Lopez: (404) 259-6819
And don’t forget to follow SHIBA of San Juan County on Facebook!
2025 SHIBA Presentations
Will you be joining Medicare sometime this year? Learn about Medicare at the following presentations by SHIBA at Orcas Senior Center:
- Thurs., Jan. 23, 10:30 am
- Thurs., Mar. 13, 10:30 am
- Thurs., May 8, 10:30 am
- Thurs., July 24, 10:30 am
- Thurs., Sept. 25, 10:30 am
- Thurs., Nov. 13, 10:30 am
SHIBA volunteers can help you:
- Assess your health care coverage needs.
- Determine your general eligibility for health care coverage programs.
- Evaluate and compare Medicare plans and programs.
- Provide enrollment help with Medicare.
- Speak with 1-800 Medicare on your behalf.
- Make referrals to other agencies and programs.
- Collect and report possible Medicare fraud complaints.
Helpful Publications:
- Your SHIBA Medicare action plan
- Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period
- Your Medicare coverage choices
- Sus opicones de cobertura de Medicare
- 2025 Medicare Part A and B covered services
- Understanding your Medicare preventative benefits
- Comparing Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Medicare Advantage plans
- Get help paying for Medicare
- Obtenga ayuda para pagar los costros de Medicare
- Get help paying for Medicare (American Indians & Alaskan Natives)
- Paying for prescription drugs
- What you need to know about Medigap (Medicare Supplent plans)