Northwest Florida Rural Health Network

SHINE

Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders — Free, Unbiased Medicare Counseling for Florida Seniors

Our Commitment

What Is SHINE?

SHINE — Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders — is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and your local Area Agency on Aging. The Northwest Florida Rural Health Network is proud to serve as a SHINE counseling site, bringing this valuable resource directly to seniors in our rural community.

Specially trained SHINE volunteers provide one-on-one counseling and information to help Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers understand their health insurance options. All SHINE services are completely free, unbiased, and confidential.

Free — there is never a charge for SHINE services
Unbiased — SHINE counselors do not sell insurance products
Confidential — your personal information is always protected
One-on-one — personalized counseling tailored to your situation

SHINE Services We Offer

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Schedule a SHINE Counseling Appointment

To schedule a free SHINE counseling session at our Northwest Florida Rural Health Network office, please call us. Our staff will connect you with a trained SHINE volunteer who can help answer your Medicare and health insurance questions.

Helpful Resource
Florida SHINE Program

The official Florida SHINE program website offers resources, upcoming counseling events, and information for Medicare beneficiaries across the state.

Visit FloridaSHINE.org

Ready to Get Help With Your Medicare Questions?

Contact our office to schedule a free, confidential SHINE counseling session today.