SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Trained volunteers can assist with questions about Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance by providing one-on-one counseling and information.
SHINE counselors will be available at these upcoming Medicare Basics seminars:
- March 16 at 10 a.m.: Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. For information, call 813-929-1214.
- March 20 at 11 a.m.: The Genesis Community Center, 38112 15th Ave., Zephyrhills. Call 813-782-7859.
- March 21 at 10:30 a.m.: New River Library, 34043 State Road 54, Wesley Chapel. Call 813-788-6375.
- March 28 at noon: Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., Dade City. Call 352-567-3576.