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SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

Run by FL Dept of Elder Affairs / CMS, a state agency

Free, unbiased, confidential Medicare counseling by trained volunteers. Helps with plan comparisons, enrollment, appeals, and finding cost-saving programs.

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Who it's for

  • Florida Medicare beneficiary, their family members, or caregivers

FL Dept of Elder Affairs / CMS decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at floridashine.org

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SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

Check what I may qualify for

Free. No account needed. Your answers are never sold or shared.

Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. FL Dept of Elder Affairs / CMS decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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