SHICK Counselor Information and Resources

The following documents are available for download from this page in the document table below:

• 2024 Medicare Part A & Part B Overview, including the 2024 Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).
• SHIP Process for Medicare Plan Finder Inquiries provides guidance for submitting inquiries regarding the Medicare Plan Finder.
• The SHICK Program Brochure has information on the SHICK program and how to locate local SHICK agencies.
• The SHICK Volunteer Opportunities Brochure details volunteer roles and how to become a volunteer counselor.
• The Basic Medicare Coverage Brochure lists descriptions of the Parts of Medicare and other programs which assist with the cost of Medicare out-of-pocket costs.
• The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Brochure details information on Medicare Part D.
• The Need Extra Help with Prescription Drug Costs Brochure has information on the Part D Extra Help program and how to apply.
•  2024 Part D Plans - this is a list of the stand-alone Part D Prescription drug plans for 2024 with premium and deductible costs.
• 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines and LIS Resource Limits details the income and resource limits for the Social Security Extra Help program for Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage). Includes the 2024 Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).
• The Medicare Part D Drug Coverage Worksheet is used when counseling Medicare beneficiaries with the Part D coverage.
• The 2023 SHICK Handbook is updated annually and is used by counselors as a Reference handbook for Medicare questions. This document is in PDF format, formatted to be printed double-sided with an inner margin large enough for 3-hole punching. It can be downloaded to your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other electronic device for electronic use.
• Chapter 7A - Part D Enrollment Outcomes: Data Entry provides guidance when using STARS to report Part D Enrollment Outcomes.