Health
Sonia Ivette Chairez MAKING MEDICARE EASIER AT SBHIS
Healthcare is a dynamic industry , with constant changes in regulations , medical advancements and consumer trends . And for many , coverage provided through government programs like Medicare and Medi-Cal offers unique peace of mind .
For over a decade , Chula Vista-based agency , South Bay Health and Insurance Services ( SBHIS ), has been at the forefront of helping connect the right people to the right plans . As a health plan specialist at SBHIS , Sonia Ivette Chairez prides herself on equipping others with the tools to select the option that best suits their needs .
From the moment she joined SBHIS , Ivette ’ s goal has been to go above and beyond her duties and find as many different programs and benefits a prospect might qualify for . “ At SBHIS , we truly make Medicare easier and our passion to serve is what sets us apart from the rest ” she adds . “ I love what I do , and I love that my members are always better off as far as their coverage than before they met me .”
Born in Juarez and raised in Tijuana , Ivette grew up learning to problem-solve quickly as the youngest of 12 siblings . While working as a registered nurse in Tijuana , Ivette decided to participate in a singing competition called Valores , where she placed second . With her acting and singing career in full swing , Ivette met her now husband of 34 years , and moved to the United States . After working in telecommunications for 10 years , her brother-in-law asked her to help him find a Medicare Advantage plan provider . During that appointment , she met Pat Salas , the CEO and president of SBHIS .
“ I was so intrigued and excited with the great customer service they provided to senior citizens , that I asked for the opportunity to join the SBHIS team ” she shared with GB Magazine . “ I received the support from SBHIS to earn my California Insurance License and embark on a new career as a Medicare consultant , a career to which I have dedicated 14 years of my life thus far .”
34 GBSAN . COM | OCTOBER 2022