Medicare Counseling
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program or “HICAP” provides FREE information, counseling, and assistance to consumers regarding the Medicare program.
Our counselors must complete an intensive training and are registered with the California Department of Aging. They receive continuing education to remain aware of changes in the Medicare regulations.
We can assist you with the following:
- Medicare benefits
- Supplemental (Medigap) insurance
- Evaluate and identify the right Part D Drug plan
- Billing and claims procedures
- Assist on your behalf with providers
- Research Patient Assistant Programs (help with medication costs)
- Provide public speakers on Medicare-related issues
Services are by appointment only.
To schedule, please contact Tamara McKee at 831-655-1334.
Para asistencia en español, favor de comunicarse con, Tania León at 831-655-4244.
OUR HICAP PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER MEDICARE COUNSELORS! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.
We do not sell insurance; we provide unbiased information to help you make an educated decision about your health care coverage.
Part D Prescription Drug Plan Enrollment
If you would like HICAP to review all of the 2011 Part D plans and send you a report indicating the three least expensive (given the prescriptions that you take) click here to download form. Please then complete and mail to the “Return to” address on the form.
Help with the Cost of Prescription Drugs
People with limited income and limited assets may have a hard time paying for their medicines, but help IS available. One can own a home and vehicle and still be eligible for this assistance. The value of personal possessions, burial plots and irrevocable burial contracts are not counted against eligibility as “assets”. Apply now – it’s the only way to see if Medicare will pay 75% or more of your prescription drug costs. Contact Tamara McKee at 831-655-1334 to schedule your appointment.
Community Education
Our expert staff makes presentations to community groups (in both English and Spanish) on a regular basis. See our News and Events for a listing of current events.
Related Program Links:
Medicare
California Health Advocates
