Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida
HELPLINE: 866-413-5337
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… Read More
Medicare Minute: Talking to Your Doctor
This month’s focus is on understanding how to communicate well with your health care provider, know your rights if a provider does not think your care will be covered, seek a second and third opinion if needed, and… Read More
Medicare and Home Health Care
This month’s focus is on understanding what home health care is, knowing when Medicare will cover home health care, understanding what it means to be homebound, and preventing, detect, and report potential Medicare home health fraud and abuse…. Read More
SHINE Medicare Webinars in February 2023
SHINE will be hosting virtual classes for anyone interested in learning more about Medicare. SHINE Webinar Schedule February 2023 (Public) To request SHINE counseling, call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 or visit www.floridashine.org to submit a contact request.
Preventive Services
If you’ve had Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) for longer than 12 months, you can get a yearly “Wellness” visit once every 12 months to develop or update a personalized prevention plan to help prevent disease and disability,… Read More
Medicare Enrollment Periods
You can only enroll in Medicare or make changes to your Medicare during certain times of the year. Click here to learn about these enrollment periods, so you can make the most of them.
What’s New in 2023?
Your Medicare coverage and costs can change each year, so it is important to understand and review your benefits. Click here for an overview of what’s new in 2023 (pdf). If you have questions about changes in costs… Read More
Medicare and the Health Insurance Marketplaces
If you are eligible for Medicare, you should not use Marketplace health and drug coverage with two exceptions. It is illegal for someone to try to sell you a Marketplace plan if they know you are eligible for… Read More
How Medicare Works with Military Benefits
Medicare works with other forms of insurance in different ways, depending on the other insurance. Some people are eligible for multiple types of health insurance, including Medicare and military benefits, so it is important to know how they… Read More
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Last Updated: August 13, 2025 by
Making a Difference and Delivering Service with a Smile!
On April 18, the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida honored those committed to their volunteer role with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE); a free, unbiased Medicare education and counseling program. The importance of their… Read More