Administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) and Advantage Aging Solutions (Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc. — DOEA Planning and Service Area 2, Florida Sunbiz 501(c)(3) Document #743340, 2414 Mahan Drive [US-90], Tallahassee, FL 32308, Toll-Free Elder & SHINE Helpline 1-866-467-4624 / 1-800-963-5337) in partnership with Jefferson County's DOEA PSA 2 Lead Agency Elder Care Services, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 705568, (850) 921-5554), SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is Jefferson County's official, 100% free, unbiased, and non-commissioned federal State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). In-person counseling, Open Enrollment workshops, and senior benefit screenings are hosted in Monticello at the Jefferson County Senior Citizens Center on US-19 North at 1155 North Jefferson Street, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0242, historical Jefferson Senior Citizen Center, Inc. Sunbiz Doc# 744402 / EIN 59-2015689) and at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library at 375 South Water Street, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0205, Wilderness Coast Public Libraries). State-certified SHINE counselors assist seniors across Monticello (32344), Lloyd (32337), Wacissa (32361), Lamont (32336), Aucilla, Capps, and Waukeenah with side-by-side Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D prescription drug formulary, and Medigap supplement comparisons, State of Florida (People First) retiree health coordination, and direct applications for Florida's Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, QI-1 — saving eligible seniors $2,200+ per year in Part B premiums) and the Social Security 'Extra Help' Low-Income Subsidy (LIS).
Official Verification Sources: Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) — Official DOEA Portal; Advantage Aging Solutions (DOEA PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging — 1-866-467-4624 / Sunbiz #743340); Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library (375 S Water St, Monticello — Wilderness Coast Public Libraries)
Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) & CMS
Notes: Verified 2026-10-26: Free SHINE Medicare counseling for Jefferson County is administered by Advantage Aging Solutions (DOEA PSA 2, Sunbiz #743340, 2414 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308, Helpline 1-866-467-4624 / 1-800-963-5337) and hosted locally at the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center at 1155 N Jefferson St, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0242, operated in coordination with PSA 2 Lead Agency Elder Care Services, Inc. #705568; note historical Jefferson Senior Citizen Center, Inc. #744402 is administratively dissolved on Sunbiz while the facility at 1155 N Jefferson St remains fully active) and the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library at 375 S Water St, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0205).
Factual details and direct answers about SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) — Jefferson Senior Citizens Center (1155 N Jefferson St), R.J. Bailar Public Library (375 S Water St) & Advantage Aging Solutions (DOEA PSA 2)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
Where can Monticello, Lloyd, Wacissa, and Lamont seniors meet with a free SHINE Medicare counselor in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County seniors can access free, unbiased SHINE Medicare counseling through the Jefferson Senior Citizens Center at 1155 North Jefferson Street, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0242) and community outreach events at the Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Public Library at 375 South Water Street, Monticello, FL 32344 ((850) 342-0205), or schedule a one-on-one session directly through the Advantage Aging Solutions DOEA PSA 2 Helpline at 1-866-467-4624 (or 1-800-963-5337). Counselors never sell insurance or accept commissions.
How can SHINE help a low-income Jefferson County retiree pay for Medicare Part B premiums and prescription drugs?
SHINE counselors screen Jefferson County seniors for Florida's Medicare Savings Programs (QMB, SLMB, and QI-1)—which pay the monthly Medicare Part B premium (saving over $2,200 annually) and, under QMB, eliminate Part A and Part B deductibles and 20% coinsurance—as well as the federal Social Security Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy / LIS) program to cap Part D drug copays.
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Monticello and Jefferson County.
Floyd Faglie, P.L., Morris Law Firm & Collins Law Firm — Floyd B. Faglie, Esq., Robert E. Morris, Esq., David W. Collins, Esq. & Charles M. Collins, Esq. (Monticello Resident Elder Law, Probate & Real Property Counsel)
Monticello, Jefferson County
(850) 997-6300
Heritage Manor Apartments — 36-Unit Dedicated 62+ / Disabled USDA Section 515/521 & FHFC LIHTC Senior Community (Monticello)
Monticello, Jefferson County
(850) 997-4727
Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center (#SNF10680961 / CCN #105514 — 97 Beds) & Cross Landings Health and Rehabilitation Center (File #23301 / CCN #105832 — 60 Beds) — Monticello In-County Skilled Nursing & Memory Care Hub
Monticello, Jefferson County
(850) 997-1800
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
Farmers & Merchants Bank (FMB — Historic Monticello Domestic Charter #169 / #11286) & Successor Renasant Bank (f/k/a The First Bank — Monticello Main Office)
Monticello, Jefferson County
Capital City Bank (Monticello Branch — FDIC #9622), Capital City Trust Company & Capital City Strategic Wealth / Investments (LPL Financial — Ben Bowersox, CFP®, Greg Mayes & Allie VanLandingham)
Monticello, Jefferson County
Edward Jones — Robert J. Davison, AAMS® & Trent Bish Roberts, AFFP® (Monticello East Washington Street In-County Storefront Branch)
Monticello, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Teachers Credit Union (NCUA #67341 — Monticello HQ), Envision Credit Union / Addition Financial (NCUA #68173 / #68516) & First Commerce Credit Union (NCUA #68464 — Six Pillars Financial Advisors)
Monticello, Jefferson 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.