2025 Medicare Beginner's Guide for Massachusetts Consumers

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Concerned About Medicare Costs? There May Be Help!

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Did you know that our Social Services department provides assistance and guidance in so many areas, including health insurance, public benefits, referrals and more? For more information, please speak to one of our SHINE counselors, Sheila, Maryanne, Sandra or Amber.

Medicare Counseling - SHINE

 

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of 

Everyone) Program

2025 Intro to Medicare - PowerPoint

Medicare Enrollment Information Documents:

2025 Your Medicare Options

2025 Medicare Premiums

Medicare Part B Preventive Services

2025 Medigap Plans

2025 Massachusetts Medigap Plans - Additional Benefits and Discounts

2025 Medicare Standard Part D Benefit

2025 Essex/Middlesex Counties Medicare Advantage Plans

Your Medicare Plan Comparison

Tips for Effective Use of the Medicare Plan Finder

2025 Medicare Part A Benefits and Gaps and Medicare Part B Benefits and Gaps

2025 Dental Coverage Options in Massachusetts

Concerned About Medicare Costs?

SHINE Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone - Insurance Review

 

 

The SHINE Program at the Torigian Senior Center provides free health insurance information, counseling and assistance in navigating the Medicare and MassHealth systems for seniors in Peabody.

 

Counselors are available for in person and remote counseling over the phone. 

 
To make a telephone appointment with a SHINE counselor at the PCOA, please contact 978-531-2254. 

A form will be mailed to you prior to scheduling your SHINE appointment.

You may also call the Regional SHINE office at Age Span at: 978-946-1374.

What the SHINE Program can do for you

SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone)

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SHINE provides FREE unbiased health insurance counseling information and assistance to Massachusetts residents with Medicare, their caregivers and those approaching Medicare eligibility.

​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, option 3.​​

Get Free Medicare Advice from the SHINE Program

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SHINE Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

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For more information, meet with a SHINE counselor. To make an appointment with the SHINE counselor here, please contact Sheila or Sandra at 978-531-2254. You may also call the Regional SHINE office at Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-388-4845.