SHINE counselors are trained and certified each year through the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the various options available to Medicare beneficiaries – including:
Medicare Parts A & B | Eligibility & Enrollment |
Medicare Advantage (Part C) | Medigap Supplements |
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage | Part B Premium Assistance |
Extra Help (LIS) and Prescription Advantage | MassHealth |
and other programs for people with limited resources that help with paying for health care costs |
If you would like to volunteer for the SHINE program, or are interested in recruiting a SHINE Counselor for your site, call your local SHINE Program Director at
(800) 243-4636; press 3, if calling from a landline or press 5, if calling from cell phone. |
or click here to be redirected to the Massachusetts State SHINE Program site.