SHINE

Florida has a program to provide educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members. Known as SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) and is housed within the Department of Elder Affairs.

Our goal is to help elders understand and receive the health insurance coverage they need through Medicare, Medicaid, Prescription Assistance, Long-Term Care Planning & Insurance, and other health care issues.

Free counseling offered on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at the Barney E. Veal All Generation Center located at 700 Generation Pointe, Kissimmee

 10 am-12 noon  407-846-8532 Counselors are also available by phone at 1-800-963-5337

Additional information about counseling sites can be found under the "More Information" section below or by calling the Elder Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER (1-800-963-5337).