As Reggie neared 65, he wasn’t sure how to navigate the process of Medicare enrollment. Luckily, the Agency had volunteers ready to help! Through our Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) program, Reggie was able to receive free, unbiased information about the process of signing up for Medicare as well as each year reviewing his plan options. Now Reggie feels confident in his health insurance choices, and knows exactly where to turn if he ever has any future issues.
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Please join us for our next virtual SHINE event!


SHINE Medicare Counseling Appointments are also available. 
1-800-963-5337 or 727-217-8111 for out of area callers.

October 2024 Schedule:
 
Medicare Part C Advantage Plans with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd at 10:00 am
(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida).
When: Oct 2, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod-qpqT4uE9UkGtrM7P5KDwrGplPhRc1C
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
Medicare Financial Assistance with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd at noon -Lunch and Learn
(Designed to provide an overview of Medicare options and how SHINE can help).
When: Oct 2, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuc-yvrz4uGNYQNdOqrAV5tMIcEGBWpCvA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 
 
Medicare Part D with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 9th at 10:00 am
(Provides an overview of Medicare Part D plan options).
When: Oct 9, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf--vrjouHdEWZ4wV7zTbVsXsW-zTnfxn
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
         Medicare Part C Advantage Plans with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 9th at noon -Lunch & Learn                 
(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida).
                 When: Oct 9, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcOyppzktGtGTb1isf3zEwiK8XnRuofkO
  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
                 
                   Medicare Basics with SHINE Zoom on Tuesday October 15th at 10:00 am                  
(Provides an overview of Medicare Basics plan options available in Florida).
When: Oct 15, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdOirpjosHtHxZe6dsLDV2KiLZ3fI3-4U
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
Medicare 101 with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 16th at 10:00 am
(Provides an overview of the different parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance).
When: Oct 16, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtce6grzMpH9ZcIYszG4pkyVmPERVjV_7Y
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 16th at 12:00 pm
(Outlines the Medicare paths, election options during OEP, and how SHINE can help)
When: Oct 16, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkcuygqD0sE9CYUNr1P5j4p0uklfbhzDOz
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Saturday Morning Medicare Basics with SHINE Zoom on Saturday, October 19th at 10:00 am
(Provides an overview of the different parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance).
When: Oct 19, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlfuiurjwoGdKY4EopJXebu6WBmtiLF-Tx
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Medicare Basics with SHINE Zoom on Tuesday October 22nd   at 10:00 am   
(Provides an overview of Medicare Basics plan options available in Florida).
When: Oct 22, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcOGuqjkuH9TGHojR0waLqgVJThaggR4l
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Medicare Part C Advantage Plans with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 23rd at 10:00 am  
(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida).
When: Oct 23, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAscu6tpjkuHNdZ5-UI6c1u0RRSbyBTFuNM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Medicare 101 with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday October 23rd at noon -Lunch & Learn   
(Provides an overview of the different parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance).
When: Oct 23, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
​https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpd-qrqDsqHdedFh7srKuUkolDbpTL6BOa
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 
 Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday, October 30th at 10:00 am
(Outlines the Medicare paths, election options during OEP, and how SHINE can help)
 When: Oct 30, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 Register in advance for this meeting:
 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfumgpzIvGNHYkBGWk9bH1aNQ11-AY8Vq
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
                  
Medicare 101 with SHINE Zoom on Wednesday October 30th   at noon -Lunch & Learn     
(Provides an overview of the different parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance).
When: Oct 30, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocOGvrDsqGtRq5_B9AX-WoRjIE858MHrQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.



Please join us for our next In-Person SHINE event!


                 Pasco County                                    

New Port Richey Public Library - First Thursday of every month at 10:00 am
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
5939 Main St., New Port Richey, FL 34652
Call to make an appointment at 727-853-1279

                             
                                 Land O Lakes Library – By Appointment                                
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
2818 Collier Pkwy., Land O Lakes, FL 34639
                 Call to make an appointment at 813-929-1214                  


The Genesis Center MOW - Third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
38112 15th Ave., Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Call to make an appointment at 813-782-7859


                                 New River Library - Third Thursday of every month at 10:30 am                                   
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
34043 State Rd. 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Call to make an appointment at 813-788-6375 

                  
                                  Hugh Embry Library - Fourth Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm                                   
                A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:                 
14215 4th St., Dade City, FL 33523
Call to make an appointment at 352-567-3576


Pinellas County

                               Largo Public Library- First Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon                                    
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771 
Call to make an appointment at 727-587-6715


                           Pinellas Park Library - Third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am                                 
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
7770 52nd St. N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Call to make an appointment at 727-369-0669


Gulfport Public Library - Third Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
5501 28th Ave. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. 
                   Call to make an appointment at 727-893-1074                      


AdventHealth North Pinellas - July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27, 2024
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions. Appointments are required.
245 East Curlew Pl., Bldg E, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 
Call to make an appointment at 727-943-3698 
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