Florida Elder Helpline & local aging services
Find the Area Agency on Aging serving your county. Ask about local support and SHINE counseling.
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Find a starting point for Medicare questions and local support in Florida.
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SHINE
Ask the Florida Elder Helpline to connect you with SHINE for free, unbiased Medicare counseling.
1-800-963-5337Ask about appointments, language assistance and documents to have nearby.
View the official contact information ↗Prepare for this conversation →Local editions of this guide
- Miami-Dade Medicare GuideMiami-Dade
- Tampa Bay Medicare GuideHillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco
- Palm Beach Medicare GuidePalm Beach
More useful contacts
Help with Medicare costs
Read Medicare’s official overview, then ask a counselor which state application and supporting documents apply.
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For a Medicare question, claim, or a contact you cannot locate, use the official Medicare help service.
Open official resource ↗Sources checked October 10, 2026.