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Free Medicare Insurance Counseling with the Benefit Enrollment Center and SHINE

WhenThursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT2:00 PM
WhereAdams Street Branch — Community room
690 Adams Street Dorchester MA 02122
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Attend a drop-in session to review your options. No registration required; first come, first serve. We can assist you with: Medicare Part D: Extra Help & Low-Income Subsidies (LIS) Medicare Savings Program (MSP): Programs to lower your costs SNAP Benefits: Assistance with food costs (formerly Food Stamps) Medicaid-MassHealth: Enrollment and eligibility guidance The SHINE (Medicare Health Insurance Counseling) & Benefit Enrollment Center (BEC) program assists Medicare-eligible beneficiaries—both older adults aged 65+ years and adults living with disabilities — who have limited income and resources to access available benefits. The SHINE & BEC counselors ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation.

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