SHINE Volunteer Resources
Here are some suggestions when a client wants dental services:
- A Medicare Advantage Plan that includes dental
- Jessie Trice Dental Center. They charge on a sliding scale.
- Robert Morgan technical college
- The Smile Mission www.smilemission.com
- Camillus House Dental
Subject: SHINE Counseling Tip! Meds
Problem:
Client cannot afford his medications.
Solutions:
- Screen for Extra Help Low Income Subsidy -Check to see if there’s a less expensive Part D plan or Medicare Advantage Plan on www.Medicare.gov -Check to see if there’s a less expensive pharmacy for their Part D or MA plan using www.Medicare.gov
- Check to see if there is a Patient Assistance Program to pay the meds on www.needymeds.org. In STARS, check the box for Manufacturers Programs.
- Check to see if there is an organization that will pay for the meds on www.needymeds.org. I’m STARS, check the box for Manufacturers Programs.
- Provide list of Community Health Clinics where they charge on a sliding scale. Doris Ison, Jessie Trice, Borinquin. Www.chisouthfl.org -Check www.goodrx.com Website to see where the least expensive pharmacy is.