Medicare Resource Links
Additional Links for Information on Medicare
www.cahealthadvocates.org California Health Advocates
www.aging.ca.gov – California Department on Aging
www.nsclc.org National Senior Citizens Law Center
www.kaiserhealthnews.org -Kaiser Foundation Health News
www.medicareadvocacy.org Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
Apply for Extra Help with prescription Part D drug costs
Online Application (Social Security)
Apply for Medicare online
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
Apply for Medicare Savings Program for help with Part A & B premiums
Online Application (Medi-Cal DHCS)
Check your Medicare status
View or request your Medicare Summary Notices
Ask about benefits and eligibility
Medicare.gov
Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Disabled Adult Services
Find a Medi-Cal Rx Pharmacy
https://medi-calrx.dhcs.ca.gov/home/
Find Statewide HICAP Offices and SHIP Offices Nationally
If you or someone you know lives in California and needs unbiased assistance, here is a Contact List by county.
If someone you know needs assitance in another state, here is a Contact List by State.
Fraud Prevention
Find out how to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and abuse.
Talk to someone about something you suspect might be fraud.
Get help with or report Medicare fraud.
Contact Senior Medicare Patrol: 1-877-808-2468
Letter of Creditable Coverage form
PDF form if your Employee Group Health Plan does not provide a letter
Long-term Care
Learn about long term care insurance, and compare long term care policies:
Medicare & You handbook
Medicare Advantage Plans
Search Advantage plan options through Medicare.gov
Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program)
Apply for Medi-Cal
Apply for Medicare Savings Programs — help with Medicare premiums
250% Working Disabled Program (PDF) — help with supplementing Medicare
Prescription Drug Discount Program for Medicare Recipients
https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/consumers/medicare_discount.shtml
Replace my Medicare card
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
Research Medicare Part D Drug Plans
Part D Prescription Drug Plan Finder Tool – HICAP can complete an unbiased search on your behalf as a service we provide. Our non-profit program does not sell anything, endorse, nor recommend any insurance agents or companies. Choose “Medicare Part D Plan Finder” here or on the HICAP page if you would like help with this free service from an unbiased source.
Senior Services
Look for senior housing, assisted living or help with Alzheimer’s care
Explore home care and hospice services
Find recreational and wellness programs
Senior Information and Assistance Program
(800) 510-2020
Medicare Resources
During your appointment, this is the content your HICAP Counselor will guide you through.
Get personalized results for the three lowest-cost Medigap plan companies using our exclusive access to national data.
Medicare Part D Drug Plan Finder
Find the three most affordable Medicare Part D prescription plans tailored to your needs using our detailed search through Medicare.gov.
