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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

Make a Difference by Helping Others Navigate Medicare!

Navigating Medicare can be complicated but SHIP counselors can help by answering questions and providing personalized guidance to those who need it. Make a difference by helping others navigate Medicare, join our team! In Florida, your local SHIP… Read More

Lose your Medicaid coverage recently?

Do you need help with Medicare costs? Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) are state programs that assist you with paying your Medicare costs. To qualify for an MSP, you must meet your state’s income and asset limits. Contact SHINE… Read More

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

Common Medicare Open Enrollment Notices

You can make changes to your Medicare coverage each year during Fall Open Enrollment, which runs October 15 to December 7. Around September, you will start to receive notices with information about any changes to your coverage for the coming year.