SHINE is a free health insurance counseling program. Trained volunteers offer advice on Medicare, Medicaid, long term insurance, prescription assistance, and HMO's. Volunteers focus on consumer rights and protection. There are counseling offices throughout Pasco and Pinellas counties.
SHINE has its own website.
http://www.floridashine.org
Important numbers:
Senior Helpline – 1.800.963.5337
Outside Pasco/Pinellas area – 727.217.8111
Please see the website for more details.
9549 Koger Blvd.
Gadsen Bldg, Suite 100
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
United States
Provider
This agency's focus is on funding, advocacy, services, and programs for seniors. They can help victims of crime. They can provide an emergency 9-1-1 cell phone. They can provide information and referrals. They can give support to grandparents caring for younger children.
Services include:
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
- Safety Phone Project
- Senior Helpline
- Senior Victim Advocate Program
- SHINE - Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders
- SMP Project
9549 Koger Blvd.
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
United States