SHINE COUNSELOR

Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNCELING
The SHINE Program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) provides free health insurance information, counseling and assistance to all Massachusetts residents with Medicare.
  • Confused by MEDICARE??
  • Worried about the cost of your prescription medications?
  • Unhappy with your Medicare drug plan?
  • Are your elder parents struggling to stay in their home?
  • Need assistance with health insurance issues, or need to know what your options are prior to retirement?
  • Are you turning 65 in the next three months?
  • Are you over 65 and planning to retire soon?
  • Do you understand all your Medicare plan options?
  • Are you having trouble paying for medical expenses and prescription drugs?
If any of these apply to you, contact the SHINE Counselor at the Westborough Senior Center.
Trained Volunteers are available ALL YEAR to help you! They offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare.
Meet with a State-Certified Medicare/Public Benefits Counselor
Sessions are Free & Confidential. Call the Westborough Senior Center and ask for a SHINE Appointment 508-366-3000
We are pleased to welcome Ginna Behnas a new addition to our SHINE Counseling staff here in Westborough. Ginna will be working with Bill LaPrade and will also be expanding the hours that a SHINE Counselor is available during the month. The additional hours will start the end of March. To schedule an appointment, call the Senior Center. Transportation is available.