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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
 
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The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) assists individuals and families with Medicare problems and other health insurance concerns. Over 600 trained and registered volunteer counselors provide objective information on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, managed care, long-term care planning and health insurance. HICAP will help an individual file Medicare or other health insurance claims, understand his or her coverage and consumer rights, assist with managed care issues and long-term care planning, and evaluate his or her insurance or health care needs.
 
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How to get help:
Choose ONE of the following ways to get help:
 
   Contact this group by telephone at 800-434-0222.
 
  If you would like to set up an appointment in your local community or have questions, call your local HICAP at 800-434-0222.
  If you live in Kings/Tulare counties, you may call your local HICAP office directly at 800-321-2462.
 
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   Contact this group by following the instructions below:
  You can get contact information, including location and hours, for your local HICAP counselor by going to the following link: http://calmedicare.org/counseling/index.html
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
 
 
Who We Serve:
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Counties Served:  All State
 
There are HICAP counselors located in each California county.
Interpreters can be provided for: Languages spoken vary by county.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
 
 
Type of Help:
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Brief Advice
  Self-Help Materials

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
General contact information:
Telephone:800-434-0222
Website:http://calmedicare.org/counseling/index.html
 
Last Updated: 08/13/07
 
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