The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period runs October 15 through December 7. Older adults on Medicare (age 65+) should speak with a certified SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Everyone) counselor each year to assess health insurance and prescription drug plans to get the best coverage for the lowest cost.

Call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 to sign up for an in-person appointment at upcoming neighborhood open enrollment events or to speak to an Age Strong certified SHINE counselor by phone.

What to bring: your list of prescriptions, Medicare/other insurance cards, your Medicare.gov username/password (if already set up) and valid ID.

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted.

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully.

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.