To learn more about Extra Help for drug plans, visit Medicare.gov/ExtraHelp.
To make an appointment with a SHINE counselor in Broward County call 954-745-9567 or in Palm Beach County call 1-866-684-5885.
SHINE Broward liaison Gloria Ayan said seniors will need to make an appointment this year to avoid waiting hours to be helped. This year, she says, demand is high because many enrollees have received notice that their Medicare Advantage carriers are no longer operating in the area.
She advises seniors to arrive for an appointment with a SHINE officer with a list of their primary doctor and specialists and a list of medications, dosages and pharmacies. “We will be able to provide them with a consultation based on their unique needs,” Ayan said.
