SHINE Central MA

SHINE Central MA SHINE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Massachusetts. The SHINE program does not sell insurance or receive incentives or commissions.

SHINE provides unbiased health insurance counseling and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers, and those approaching Medicare eligibility. SHINE provides unbiased and objective health insurance counseling, information, and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers, and those approaching Medicare eligibility. Our services are provided at n

o charge to clients.

​Statewide, there are more than 600 certified volunteer counselors trained to assist residents with Medicare.
​​To find a local counselor in a city or town near you click here or call 1-800-243-4636 and select the option for SHINE.​​
SHINE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Massachusetts. SHINE is administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elders Affairs under a SHIP grant from the Administration for Community Living (a federal agency). The SHINE Program partners with Councils on Aging, elder and disability service providers, and other public and private community-based organizations.

Here is a great recap of Part D for 2025! If you have questions related to Medicare, please call the Central Mass SHINE ...
02/10/2025

Here is a great recap of Part D for 2025! If you have questions related to Medicare, please call the Central Mass SHINE Program at 508-422-9931.

A lot of changes are coming to Medicare Part D for 2025! Please join us for a presentation on Medicare Open Enrollment -...
10/29/2024

A lot of changes are coming to Medicare Part D for 2025! Please join us for a presentation on Medicare Open Enrollment - we have 10 sessions available through November. To register: https://forms.gle/XfUGvRMtUpA8QLgw7

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is your annual opportunity to make changes to your insurance, and SHINE is here to h...
10/26/2024

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is your annual opportunity to make changes to your insurance, and SHINE is here to help! We have multiple live presentations available on Zoom video conferencing. Click here to see dates and to register: https://forms.gle/LZPk8PohotRtvHdNA

Remember, Open Enrollment ends on December 7th - make sure you are looking at all of your options for 2025.

People who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have until March 31st to make changes to their plan durin...
02/09/2024

People who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan have until March 31st to make changes to their plan during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP).

To make an appointment, call your local senior center or call the Central Mass Regional SHINE Office at 508-422-9931.

SHINE Medicare Counseling has certified counselors available to assist you with questions about Medicare. Our services are free and unbiased: we are available to discuss all options related to Medicare and additional coverage, and we do not sell any plans. The program is federally funded/State administered.

Don’t give your Medicare card or Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it. If someone calls...
01/10/2023

Don’t give your Medicare card or Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it. If someone calls you and asks for your Medicare Number or other personal information, hang up!

Address

Milford, MA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18002434636

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SHINE provides unbiased and objective health insurance counseling, information, and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers, and those approaching Medicare eligibility. The SHINE program does not sell insurance or receive incentives or commissions. Our services are provided at no charge to clients.

​Statewide, there are more than 600 certified volunteer counselors trained to assist residents with Medicare.

​​To find a local counselor in a city or town near you click here or call 1-800-243-4636 and select the option for SHINE.​​

SHINE is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Massachusetts. SHINE is administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elders Affairs under a SHIP grant from the Administration for Community Living (a federal agency). The SHINE Program partners with Councils on Aging, elder and disability service providers, and other public and private community-based organizations.