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Medicare Moments

Our SHINE Liason has curated a variety of educational articles for you, called Medicare Moments. In these articles, you will find information about the Open Enrollment Period, how to find the right Medicare Plan for you, nagivating the Medicare system, how to become a SHINE Volunteer and more! 

 

If you need help with a specific aspect of your Medicare coverage, please call and ask to speak to a SHINE Counselor today at 866-467-4624.

SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is operated locally by Advantage Aging Solutions.

SHINE provides free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a network of volunteers; empowering Florida seniors to make informed health choices.

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The A, B, C, and Ds of Medicare

Did you know that the different parts of Medicare help cover specific services?

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Questions to Ask if You’re Ready

to Enroll in Medicare

Did you know that obtaining the right Medicare coverage often depends on asking the right questions?  SHINE Medicare Counselors are ready with the right answers.

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FREE Medicare Assistance is Always Available!

Did you know that seniors don’t have to face their Medicare questions alone and that free and unbiased help is available from trained SHINE Medicare Counselors.

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What is the SHINE Program?

The SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) provides Medicare and health insurance counseling and information from an unbiased source.

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SHINE Volunteer Recruitment

The SHINE program is volunteer-based and volunteer-driven.

 

SHINE Volunteers provide:

  • SHINE Medicare Counseling

  • Administrative Support

  • Recruitment

  • Marketing

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Which is Better?

Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan

Did you know that neither form of Medicare coverage is better than the other; they are just different, depending on your healthcare needs and priorities.

7

Lowering Your Medicare Costs:

Extra Help & Medicare Savings Programs

Did you know that there are special programs available for qualified Medicare beneficiaries to help pay for prescriptions, monthly Medicare and Prescription Drug Plan premiums, and various deductibles and co-pays?

8

Medicare Eligibility & Enrollment: The Basics

Did you know that those receiving retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B starting on the first day of the month when they turn 65. 

9

Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)

Did you know that you can buy extra insurance from a private insurance company to help pay for your of Medicare costs? 

10

Medicare Open Enrollment
Part 1: Annual Review of Your Current Plan

Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7 each year. Seniors with Medicare, or their caregivers, can change their health insurance plans to better match their healthcare needs? 

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Medicare Open Enrollment
Part 2: Choosing A New Plan

If you have reviewed your present plan, are aware of coming changes and increased out of pocket expenses, and have decided to look at other plans, you’ll want to know where to obtain the best healthcare coverage and at the lowest cost.

12

Preventive Services

Did you know that, according to Medicare.gov, there are at least 28 types of Preventive Services covered by Medicare Part B to help you stay healthy, detect health problems early, and prevent certain diseases.

13

Senior Medicare Patrol Part 1: Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Did you know that Medicare loses approximately 60 billion dollars each year to improper claims. Whether done intentionally or in error, Medicare fraud and abuse affects YOU.

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Senior Medicare Patrol Part 2: How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud and Abuse

Did you know that the best way to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and abuse is to prevent it before it happens? Though the following preventive steps are common sense, too few beneficiaries observe them.

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Transitioning from The Health Insurance Marketplace To Medicare

Did you know that most people receiving health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, created by the Affordable Care Act, should enroll in Medicare to obtain their health and drug coverage when turning 65?

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Home Health Care Benefits

Did you know that Medicare can cover necessary home health care in the comfort of your own home? 

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Medicare and Senior Caregivers

As the senior population grows, there will also be a growing number of family members, friends, and neighbors engaged as unpaid primary caregivers for individuals unable to take care of themselves due to a chronic illness or disability?

Still unsure of what to do next?


Call a SHINE Counselor today!

Call your local Elder Helpline from any area code at 866-467-4624.

Office Address: 

2414 Mahan Drive Tallahassee, FL 32308

Elder Helpline:

866-467-4624

 

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Office Phone:

850-488-0055

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