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
Website
https://www.cchicap.org
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.