When should I sign up for Medicare?
This website will help you understand when you should sign up for Medicare, Click Here.
How do I qualify for Medicare?
This website will help you understand who qualifies for Medicare, Click Here.
How do I sign up for Medicare?
This website tells you how to sign up for Medicare, Click Here.
How to enroll in Medicare (from CalMedicare - run by California Health Advocates [provides support and training to CA HICAP]), Click Here.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a non-Partisan membership organization for people 50 years +. Information & resources, advocates on legislative, consumer, legal issues, offers a wide range of benefits.
562-496-2277
http://www.aarp.org
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with the States to administer Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA). The CMS site offers helpful information on Medicare and Medicaid resources and topics.
877-267-2323
http://www.calmedicare.org
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a volunteer-based organization that aims to help individuals better understand Medicare benefits, how the health care system works and how to acquire services. HICAP services are available to current Medicare beneficiaries, those about to receive Medicare benefits, disabled adults, seniors and their families, and other representatives who want to learn more about buying health insurance or planning for their retirement.
800-434-0222
http://www.cahealthadvocates.org/HICAP/index.html
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - Referrals of screened home care providers to (IHSS) eligible consumers. Also provides education, training & support to IHSS home care providers and consumers.
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/cdssweb/PG139.htm
Medicare - National health insurance program for people ages 65 and over, those who have permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant and certain individuals under 65 with disabilities. The Medicare site offers helpful information on Medicare coverage and answers frequently asked questions.
800-Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Medicare Beneficiary Portal - The Medicare Beneficiary Portal is an on-line tool that allows Medicare Beneficiaries the ability to access personal information about their Medicare benefits and services.
http://my.medicare.gov
Social Security Administration - Federal agency responsible for the Medicare enrollment process, for determining Medicare eligibility, and SSI and SSDI benefits. The Social Security site offers helpful information on Medicare eligibility and answers frequently asked questions.
800-772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov
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