Program: HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING & ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP)
Agency: AREA 12 AGENCY ON AGING
Descriptions
Provides free and unbiased help with insurance issues. Including Medicare, Medical, HMOs, and long-term care insurance. Individual counseling includes:
- Rights as a Medicare beneficiary
- Understanding Medicare benefits
- Understanding long-term care options
- Evaluating options to supplement Medicare
- Understanding Medicare savings programs
- Review and appeal assistance of claim denials
- Provider communication and coordination of benefits
HICAP counselors will not:
- Sell any product
- Charge for any service
- Make any decisions for the individual
Eligibility
- Must be resident of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne Counties
And one of the following:
- Current Medicare beneficiary
- Representatives of Medicare beneficiaries
- Individuals needing information on long term care insurance
- Adults (age 18-65) with disabilities and other special needs
- Individuals (age 65 or older) who are eligible for Medicare or are planning for retirement
Application Process
Call to schedule appointment via phone or in person
Documents
None
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- Alpine County
- Amador County
- Mariposa County
- Tuolumne County
- Calaveras County
Phone
| (800) 510-2020 | toll-free main number |
| (209) 532-6272 | main number |
Hours
Mon 8am - 5pm;
Tue 8am - 5pm;
Wed 8am - 5pm;
Thu 8am - 5pm;
Fri 8am - 5pm;
Website
Address
19074 Standard Road Suite A, Sonora, CA, 95370
Disabilities Access
Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
Address
19074 Standard Road Suite A, Sonora, CA, 95370
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Information last updated: 2024-09-19T00:00:00