Consultant will be responsible for the coordination of the APPRISE program in Chester County following the standards specified by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA). APPRISE is the designated State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) in Pennsylvania and is administered by PDA. APPRISE helps people with Medicare understand and navigate their health care coverage options so they can make sound decisions. APPRISE Certified Medicare Counselors are specially trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug coverage, Long Term Care, preventive care and more. Counselors also serve as advocates for people with Medicare who want help filing a claim or resolving a dispute over their health care. Counselors have direct access to State and Federal Medicare information and resources.