Minutes - Sept. 17, 2012 Regular Meeting

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BK:00025 PG:0096 Attachment B For the period 7/1 -2012 — 6/30/2013 Statement of Work Grantee: The Enrichment Center This statement should be a short summary describing what the Grantee does and how the Grantee will use these funds. The terns of the contract between the SHIIP office and the agencies require local programs meet these goals for SFY2013. The uses of these funds are not limited to but MUST include the following activities: 1) Hold regular (weekly) counseling clinics during the period 10/2012 through 3/2013; 2) Coordinate a county volunteer recognition event during the period 9/1/2012 through 10/31/2012; 3) Expand Low Income Subsidy (LIS) outreach and enrollment in the county by participating in at least two (2) outreach activities targeted to LIS populations; 4) Attendance at the SHIIP Coordinators' Training Conference on July 17 and 18, 2012 is mandatory for all coordinators; 5) Must submit Client Counseling (NPR) forms in atimely manner to the SHIIP office in Raleigh or through the SHIPTalk website; 6) Each SHIIP coordinating site must reach out to 50% of the county population for activity events; 7) Each SHIIP coordinating site must counsel 1.5 %) of their county's Medicare population; 8) Represent SHIIP at health fair events by utilizing local certified SHIIP counselors; and 9) Conduct at least one (1) Medicare education class for new to Medicare beneficiaries in your local county. SCOPE OF WORK: (Maximum 2 pages) The Enrichment Center is the headquarters for Lee County Senior Services, Senior Games of Lee County, Veteran's Services, and the County of Lee Transit System. Space is made available for the SHIIP trainings and counseling sessions. Information sessions are held at the Center and in the community regarding the Medicare related choices including Medicare Prescription Drug and the Medicare Advantage Plans that are available to beneficiaries. Free counseling sessions are held at the Center and scheduled through the local SHIIP coordinator. These counseling clinics are by appointment with the SHIIP Coordinator and volunteers are utilized as needed. The allocation will be used to enhance the program through informational materials, travel and training reimbursement, advertising, and recognition of SHIIP volunteers. Additional events are planned to promote and educate the public about the upcoming 2012 Annual Enrollment period regarding Medicare Part D. To maintain awareness of the services offered, promotional items, brochures, and other printed materials will be used during outreach opportunities such as Expos, community events, and health fairs. Information explaining the requirements for the Low- Income Subsidy (LIS) will be distributed to members of the community, including faith based and civic organizations, who may be able to assist SHIIP with reaching the remaining Low- Income Subsidy (LIS) eligible beneficiaries in our county. An informational program titled "Happy 65" Birthday - Medicare is next...now what ?" will be held quarterly to assist and inform upcoming Medicare beneficiaries about their options and choices. Page 10 of 15