Bay Area Older Adult Community Resource of the Week – Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
This week’s Geri Community Resource is: Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a volunteer program that helps Medicare recipients, their family, and caregivers understand their health insurance benefits, options, and rights. HICAP offers free, unbiased, confidential, and personal assistance from health insurance counselors registered by the California Department of Aging. They offer help with Medicare, Medicare supplement policies, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), and long-term care insurance. HICAP can also help with filing and preparing insurance claims and Medicare appeals, especially if claims have been denied. Contact 415-677-7520 to learn more!