SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)

Administered by FL Dept of Elder Affairs / CMS · floridashine.org

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

Eligibility requirements

✓Florida Medicare beneficiary, their family members, or caregivers

Insider tip

SHINE counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company — they give truly unbiased advice. Call 1-800-963-5337 to schedule.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at floridashine.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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