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Medicare Information/Counseling | HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program - CCC EHSD

HICAP Volunteer Counselors provide free, confidential, counseling service to directly assist eligible individuals better understand their Medicare benefits and services. Medicare benefits including Prescription Drug Plan Coverage, low income plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplemental options, Medicare Savings Programs Medicare and Medi-Cal (dually eligible) benefits, and long-term care insurance. HICAP provides information on long-term care planning and issues concerning long-term care. HICAP can also assist with referring Medicare matters involving Medicare appeals or insurance that require legal support.

Physical Address

400 Ellinwood Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 4pm

Voice

800-434-0222

Toll-Free

Application process

Call and leave name, telephone number, and residence zip code on a voice message. Call will be returned by next available volunteer counselor.

Fee

None

Required documents

Social Security number

Eligibility

Medicare eligible individuals age 65+ or younger adults with disabilities.

Languages

English, other languages accommodated through interpretation services.

Service area

Contra Costa County

Agency info

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services

Provides services that support and protect adults, children, families and the elderly and promote independence and self-sufficiency. The department includes Workforce Services, Children & Family Services, and Aging & Adult Services. No direct services are provided at this location. Information is available about social services and financial assistance programs, and about the appropriate office at which to make application.

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