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Location:
S.H.I.N.E Department of Elder Affairs 1600 East Columbus Ave. Springfield, MA 01103 |
Mailing Address:
ATTENTION:
S.H.I.N.E Department of Elder Affairs 1600 East Columbus Ave. Springfield, MA 01103 |
Telephone Numbers and Contact information
Phone #:(413) 750-2893
Phone #:(800) 243-4636
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Web Page:
http://www.cityofspringfieldmass.com/elderaffairs/shine.htm
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Program Details:
Operating Agency:
S.H.I.N.E Department of Elder Affairs (Public, Non-Profit)
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Program/Service Notes:
-The SHINE Program is Massachusetts' State Health Insurance Program that provides free, one-on-one health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries of all ages.
-SHINE Counselors assist people in understanding their rights and benefits under Medicare, HMOs, Medigap, MassHealth and other health insurance coverage. Counselors can explain the client's current coverage, help the client to decided what coverage to buy, and protect the client from paying bills that should not be paid. SHINE Counselors can help fill out insurance claim forms and health insurance applications.
-A SHINE Counselor is a committed volunteer who is trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in many areas of health insurance, including Medicare Par A and Part B, Medigap insurance, Medicare HMOs, retiree insurance plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid, Medicare assistance programs (QMB, SLMB and QI), and other programs for people with limited resources.
This information was last updated on 02/22/2005
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