THE FERAL RESOURCE FINDER
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Florida SHINE
Free, unbiased Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance counseling through Florida's Department of Elder Affairs and local Area Agencies on Aging.
1-800-963-5337
Insurance • Florida Resource • Caregiver / Family Support
Florida
Older Adults / Caregivers / Medicare Beneficiaries
WHAT THIS RESOURCE HELPS WITH
I need insurance help • I need help understanding Medicare • I need caregiver support
CANCER TYPES
All Cancers
STATES SERVED
Florida
GEOGRAPHIC AVAILABILITY
Florida
WHO QUALIFIES
Florida residents • Medicare beneficiaries • caregivers • and family members needing free • unbiased Medicare • Medicaid • or health insurance counseling.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Medicare, Medicaid, or health insurance questions; most useful for older adults, caregivers, and Medicare beneficiaries
INCOME REQUIREMENTS
None
HOW TO APPLY
Call Elder Helpline or submit SHINE contact request online to connect with a local SHINE counselor.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Medicare card, insurance details, medication list, and plan questions may be helpful for counseling.
TIME TO APPLY
Under 15 minutes
APPROVAL SPEED
Varies by counselor availability
DIFFICULTY
Easy
THE FERAL TRANSLATION
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