
SHINE Medicare Assistance Event

Get the best Medicare coverage for the lowest price!
Visit us on Wednesday, March 5th, from 9:00am – 1:00pm to meet with a SHINE Counselor about enrolling in Medicare or finding the best Medicare programs for you.
What is the SHINE Program?
The SHINE Program assists elders and individuals with disabilities in understanding their Medicare and MassHealth benefits and other health insurance options.
SHINE counselors are certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to offer personalized support in areas including Medicare Parts A, B, and D, Medigap insurance, Medicare HMOs, retiree insurance plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid, and various Medicare assistance programs (such as QMB, SLMB, and QI), as well as other programs for individuals with limited resources.
These counselors will help you:
- Understand your Medicare and other health insurance and
drug coverage options - Find the right coverage for you
- Find ways you can save money on your prescription drugs and
health insurance* - Help you apply for programs that will lower your costs
- Provide information to help you make the best coverage selection
*It would be helpful for you to bring a list of your current medications.
Frequently Asked Questions that SHINE counselors can help you answer:
- What does Medicare pay for?
- What is “Medigap” insurance?
- Which Medigap policy is best for me? When can I buy a Medigap policy?
- Where can I get help paying for my prescription drugs?
- What is “Medicare + Choice” or a “Medicare Health Plan”?
- How do I appeal a denial of service under Medicare or a Medicare HMO?
- What do “balance billing” and “accepting assignment” mean?
- If I join a Medicare HMO, will I have to change physicians?
- Does Medicare or Medigap insurance pay for nursing home or home health care?
- Do I qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
- When can I sign up for Medicare Part B? Can I get help paying for the monthly premium?
Location: 3rd Floor Community Room, 409 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
No appointment necessary.