HICAP WEB LINKS
Medicare status, summary notices, benefits & eligibility
- Check your Medicare status
- View or request your Medicare Summary Notices
- Ask about benefits and eligibility
- Medicare.gov
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Apply for Medicare online
- Online Application
- Social Security: 1-800-772-1213 or (415) 554-1444
Replace my Medicare card
- Social Security
- Social Security: 1-800-772-1213 or (415) 554-1444
Apply for extra help with prescription drug costs
- More about the Extra Help Program
- Online Application (Social Security)
- HICAP: 1-800-434-0222
Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program)
- Apply for Medi-Cal
- Apply for Medicare Savings Programs — help with Medicare premiums
- 250% Working Disabled Program (PDF) — help with supplementing Medicare
- Medi-Cal: San Francisco Office
Fraud prevention
- Find out how to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and abuse.
- Talk to someone about something you suspect might be fraud.
- Get help with or report Medicare fraud.
- Contact Senior Medicare Patrol: 1-877-808-2468
Long-term care
Learn about long term care insurance, and compare long term care policies:
- Long Term Care (Medicare.gov)
- California Partnership for Long-Term Care
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
Senior Services
Look for senior housing, assisted living or help with Alzheimer's care
- Explore home care and hospice services
- Find recreational and wellness programs
- Self-Help for the Elderly
- California Department of Aging
San Francisco, CA 94111
Disabled Adult Services
Self Help for the Elderly
HICAP is a project of Self Help for the Elderly. We strive to promote the independence, dignity and self-worth of seniors by empowering seniors to help themselves and by providing a comprehensive range of multicultural and multilingual services.
Events
We aim to keep you informed, connected and confident in your health insurance options. That’s why we host community presentations, information sessions and Medicare help events all year.
Contact Us
Get free, unbiased, one-on-one assistance from registered health insurance counselors. We are here to help you and your family understand your health insurance benefits, options and rights.
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