Department of Elder Affairs (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders)
Kane Center: 900 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, Florida 34997

Phone: 1-866-684-5885
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Toll Free Phone:
Fax:
TDD Phone:

Website: floridaSHINE.org

Program Description

SHINE is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE volunteers provide free and unbiased information to Medicare beneficiaries, disabled adults, their caregivers, community groups and more. ‣SHINE provides free Medicare presentations on many Medicare topics in Martin County @ the Kane Center. ‣‣Contact Kane Center at 772-223-7807 for more information

Services Available Through This Program

Health Insurance- Adult , Medical Assistance Resources

Hours of Operation

Eligibility Requirements and Important Information

◦ I am 65 years of age or older ◦ I am under 65 and I have been declared disabled ◦ I have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) ◦ I have Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)

Availability and Fees

Current Wait List:	NO
Handicapped Access:	NO
Accepts Medicaid:	NO
Accepts Medicare:	NO
Accepts Private Insurance:	NO
Financial Assistance Available?:	NO
Sliding Scale:	NO

Other Fee Information

Other Useful Information

SHINE volunteers offer counseling on: ◦ Medicare Health Plan (Advantage Plan) Choices ◦ Medicare Coverage Issues and Appeals ◦ Supplement (Medigap) Policies ◦ Prescription Assistance ◦ Medicaid for Dually-Eligible Medicare Beneficiaries ◦ Employer or Military Coverage Issues