April is National Volunteer Month!

Navigating Medicare can be complicated, but trained volunteers can help by answering questions and providing personalized guidance to those who need it. We want your help to support members of your community as they enroll in Medicare for the first time, review plan options, or troubleshoot problems. SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) provides unbiased support to Medicare beneficiaries and their families so they can make informed decisions about their care and benefits.

You can help people in your community navigate Medicare. For some, it offers a chance to give something back to their community. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. In Florida your local SHIP program is SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). Learn more about volunteering with SHINE.

During the month of April, we’ll be celebrating our SHINE volunteers. We look forward to sharing more in our May newsletter. Make sure to sign up to receive our newsletters if aren’t already receiving them.