How to Get Free SHINE Medicare Counseling in Walton County
Talk with a free, unbiased Medicare counselor before changing coverage or responding to a Medicare notice.
Start here
Call 850-494-7100 and ask for the SHINE department, or call the regional SHINE line at 850-494-7101. Walton County counseling is available by appointment at listed library sites and by phone.
Monday–Friday during business hours; SHINE line 850-494-7101; appointments required
See current Walton SHINE sitesWhat to have ready
- Walton County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I live in Walton County and need unbiased Medicare counseling about [notice, appeal, cost, or plan choice]. The deadline is [date]. What appointment is available and what should I have ready?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
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Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call Walton County Administration at 850-892-8155 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 9, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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