The Council on Aging has two certified SHINE counselors staff members along with three volunteers.  The Shine Counselors are available to assist elders in the community. SHINE counselors can help elders and Medicare beneficiaries understand their rights and benefits under Medicare and other health insurance coverage. Counselors can review present coverage, provide written comparisons of plans, protects elders from paying for bills they should not pay and prevent paying for unnecessary duplicate coverage. Counselors also help with claim forms and applications. They will make referrals when appropriate.

The Prescription Advantage program is administered by the Executive Office of Aging and Independence, and the Division of Medical Assistance. Applications and assistance are available at the Council on Aging Office. The Prescription Advantage Program is a pharmacy assistance program for elder residents in Massachusetts that provides help to pay for prescription drugs. There is an open enrollment period as well as income and eligibility guidelines that must be met.  For more information visit Home Page - Prescription Advantage - Massachusetts State (prescriptionadvantagema.org)

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOANER PROGRAM 

AND LIMITED MEDICAL SUPPLIES

This program allows seniors to borrow various assistive devices like walkers and shower chairs.  We also have adult incontinence products at no charge. Contact us to find out what is available. Consider donating your unused medical equipment (new or gently used only please).  Must reserve items in advance.  Call Senior Center at 781-834-5581.