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.


September 2023 Schedule:

 

• Medicare Basics with SHINE Zoom meeting Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 10:00 am

(Provides an overview of the parts of Medicare including Parts A, B, C, D, Medigap, and available financial assistance)
When: Sep 6, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlceCorz8vHdD_aDAHWVqE8HS4DAwADqvc
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Medicare Part C Advantage Plans Zoom meeting with SHINE Wednesday, September 6th 2023 at 12:00 pm

(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida)
When: Sep 6, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduioqT4rGNRhGmkb0J4yP7ByGLIaneLh
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Saturday Morning Medicare Basics with SHINE via Zoom Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at 10:00 am

(Designed to provide an overview of Medicare options and how SHINE can help)
When: Sep 9, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdOqtqzsoGdIe4qFq0PYC7l2tSgK-a8KP
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Medicare Part C Advantage Plans Zoom meeting with SHINE Wednesday, September 13th 2023 at 10:00 am

(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida)
When: Sep 13, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcOusrj0qHtPeI1xPPSQ28dY9xYXBHrDs
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Medicare (OEP) Open Enrollment Period with SHINE Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 13th at 12:00pm – Lunch & Learn

(Outlines the Medicare paths, election options during OEP, and how SHINE can help)
When: Sep 13, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfumsqjIvHNOPsTmafGRY1Fs7IKpkYRns
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

• Medicare Long Term Care Zoom meeting with SHINE Tuesday, September 19th 2023 at 10:00 am

(Provides an overview of some of the issues regarding Long-Term Care Planning in Florida)
When: Sep 19, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsce-hqTMpGNCuMXlJHOZrlKuK2j-GVXlA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

• Medicare Part D Drug Plan Zoom meeting with SHINE Wednesday, September 20th 2023 at 10:00 am

(Provides an overview of Part D Drug plan options available in Florida)
When: Sep 20, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pceqvqjovEteBYH4KdTS8ihY-TXG_l1nu
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

• Medicare Financial Assistance with SHINE via Zoom Wednesday, September 20th 2023 at 12:00 pm

(Designed to provide an overview of Medicare options and how SHINE can help)
When: Sep 20, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcuyopz0jHde99Q09cQDSb911jla8Ka-M
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

• Medicare Part C Advantage Plans Zoom meeting with SHINE Wednesday, September 27th 2023 at 10:00 am

(Provides an overview of Medicare Advantage Plan options available in Florida)
When: Sep 27, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuduqvrjspH9xv7qe-uOE45ga0EtkfCoHL
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
 

• Medicare (OEP) Open Enrollment Period with SHINE Zoom Wednesday, Sept. 27th at 12:00pm – Lunch & Learn

(Outlines the Medicare paths, election options during OEP, and how SHINE can help)
When: Sep 27, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocuGspzMtGdNGb3tidIP0cb044hmAKsNG
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
For information call 727-853-1279.


                                                CARES Elfers Senior Center - First Friday of every month from 9:00 am-12:00 pm                                              
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
4136 Barker Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34652
  For information, call 727-847-1290. 


                                 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
For information, call 813-788-6375. 

                  
                                CARES Senior Center Hudson - Every Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm                                   
A SHINE Volunteer will be available to answer Medicare questions at:
12417 Clock Tower Pkwy., Hudson, FL 34667
For information, call 727-863-6868. 


                                 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.



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 
For information, call 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
To register, call 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. 
                   For information, call 727-893-1074.                      
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​Do you have another need that you haven’t found on this site?
Don’t hesitate – call the Helpline today.

We can provide with information about the available resources in our community.

Toll Free:
1-800-963-5337

Out of the Area Callers:
(727) 217-8111​