Administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) in partnership with ElderSource (Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging — DOEA PSA 4, Sunbiz Doc# 731535, Helpline 1-888-242-4464 / (904) 391-6699) and hosted locally at the Baker County Council on Aging, Inc. (101 East Macclenny Avenue, Macclenny, FL 32063, (904) 259-2223, Sunbiz Doc# 731249), SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is Florida's official Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). State-certified, non-commissioned SHINE counselors provide 100% free, unbiased, one-on-one financial and health-benefit counseling to Baker County Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers across Macclenny, Glen St. Mary, Sanderson, and Olustee—conducting side-by-side Medicare Part D prescription drug and Medicare Advantage (Part C) out-of-pocket cost audits, Medigap supplement comparisons, Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB, QI-1) applications that save eligible seniors $2,000+ annually in Part B premiums, Social Security Extra Help (LIS) prescription subsidy filings, and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) billing fraud investigations.
Official Verification Sources: Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Official Portal; Baker County Council on Aging, Inc. (101 E Macclenny Ave, Macclenny); ElderSource — Area Agency on Aging for Northeast Florida (DOEA PSA 4)
Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) & CMS
Notes: Verified SHINE counseling site for Baker County through ElderSource (DOEA PSA 4, 10688 Old St. Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, 1-888-242-4464) with in-person counseling hosted at Baker County Council on Aging, Inc. (Sunbiz #731249) at 101 E Macclenny Ave, Macclenny, FL 32063 ((904) 259-2223).
Factual details and direct answers about SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) — Baker County Council on Aging & ElderSource (DOEA PSA 4)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
How much can Baker County seniors save through SHINE's Medicare Savings Program (QMB/SLMB) and Extra Help screenings?
All SHINE counseling at the Baker County Council on Aging (101 E Macclenny Ave, (904) 259-2223) and via the ElderSource Helpline (1-888-242-4464) is 100% free and unbiased. Qualifying Baker County seniors enrolled in QMB or SLMB save over $2,000 per year by having the state pay their monthly Medicare Part B premium, while Social Security Extra Help (LIS) eliminates most Part D prescription deductibles and copays.
Do SHINE counselors sell insurance or receive commissions when comparing Medicare plans in Macclenny?
No. Unlike commercial insurance brokers, SHINE counselors are state-trained and federally certified under the CMS State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and are strictly prohibited from selling insurance or accepting commissions, ensuring objective financial comparisons.
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Macclenny and Baker County.
Frank E. Maloney, Jr., P.A. (with Associated Counsel George H. Nelson III, Esq. — Macclenny Elder Law & Probate)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 259-3155
Macclenny Housing Authority (HUD PHA FL057 — Public Housing & Senior Priority Residences)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 259-6881
The Clair Winston House, LLC (Small-Home Assisted Living Facility — Macclenny)
Macclenny, Baker County
(904) 402-1079
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
Edward Jones — Matthew S. 'Matt' Putney, CFP® (Macclenny Branch)
Macclenny, Baker County
VyStar Investment Services (LPL Financial LLC) & VyStar Credit Union — Stefanie L. Starling (Macclenny Branch)
Macclenny, Baker County
First Federal Bank — Senior Retirement Banking & Affiliated Wealth Advisory (Macclenny Branch)
Macclenny, Baker County
Lyons & Lyons, CPAs — James G. Lyons, CPA & Kyla Lyons, CPA (Macclenny Senior Tax, Trust & Retirement Accounting)
Macclenny, Baker County
Disclaimer: This directory listing is for informational purposes only. Florida Senior Support does not endorse or guarantee the quality of services. Please verify information and services directly with the organization.