Iowa Falls, IA – Hansen Family Hospital has been named an official sponsor of the Senior Health Insurance Information and Senior Medicare Patrol (SHIIP-SMP) programs, a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP-SMP volunteers provide local, confidential, and unbiased one-to-one insurance counseling and assistance at no cost to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. SHIIP-SMP also provides community education on Medicare and how to guard against Medicare fraud.
SHIIP-SMP helps consumers navigate the complexities of Medicare and saves them money by:
• Explaining Medicare benefits and rights
• Comparing Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, and other drug plans
• Understanding Medicare enrollment periods and preventative benefits
• Finding assistance programs that help with Medicare costs and Medicare drug plans
• Learning how to protect themselves and their loved ones from Medicare scams
“We are pleased to have Hansen Family Hospital join us as an official sponsor site,” said Kristin, Griffith, SHIIP-SMP Director for the State of Iowa Insurance Division. “The SHIIP-SMP program has a great track record for helping Iowans with Medicare questions and saving them millions of dollars in health related expenses every year.”

“SHIIP-SMP volunteers completed an extensive training program and are certified each year. We are fortunate to have a knowledgeable, trained SHIIP-SMP volunteer such as Jim Herzog as part our team. Hansen Family Hospital encourages local Medicare beneficiaries to connect with SHIIP-SMP services by calling 641-648-7009 and making an appointment,” said Angie Risius, Director of Rev Cycle/Informatics and SHIIP Program Coordinator.