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Medicare’s General Enrollment Period
Typically, individuals enroll in Medicare during the months surrounding their 65th birthday. However, if you missed your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, there’s still hope. You may be eligible to sign up during the General Enrollment Period (January 1… Read More
Prevent, Detect, Report
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) team members help educate and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse. To learn more, visit https://smpresource.org/. Ask for help. If you have… Read More
Medicare Minute: What’s New for Medicare in 2025?
Your Medicare coverage and costs can change annually, so it’s important to review your benefits. Here’s an overview of what’s new in 2025. (Download a detailed breakdown – PDF Handout) Part A: Hospital Insurance Part A premium Free… Read More
Medicare Minute: Adding on to Medicare
Medicare covers a lot, but Medicare Parts A and B alone may not offer all the coverage you want or need. For example, Medicare doesn’t cover most dental, vision, and hearing care, including hearing aids. It also doesn’t… Read More
Volunteer to Be a Medicare Counselor
Make a difference by helping others navigate Medicare, join our team! In Florida, your local SHIP program is SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). Learn more about volunteering with SHINE here. We currently need volunteers in DeSoto, Glades,… Read More
Medicare Minute: Medicare Preventive Services
What is preventive care? Preventive care is the care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. During this Medicare Minute, we’ll look at Medicare’s coverage of preventive services and review the screening, vaccines,… Read More
Medicare Minute: Medicare and Immigration
You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, but are lawfully present, you may be able to get Medicare coverage, depending on your situation. There are… Read More
Set a Reminder! Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Runs from October 15 – December 7
Don’t miss this important opportunity! Take time to consider your options, SHINE can help you make an informed decision for your Medicare coverage in 2025. To learn more, register today for our webinar on October 18. For those… Read More
Medicare Minute: Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
Medicare’s Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action… Read More
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Medicare Minute: Premium-related Appeals and Troubleshooting
Late enrollment in Medicare or a higher income can lead to higher premiums. However, everyone has the right to appeal their premium determination. Understanding how these premiums work can help you assess their accuracy and decide if you… Read More