HICAP: Here to Help
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program--part of the state Department of Aging--provides counseling, advocacy and assistance with Medicare, Medicare-contracted HMOs, Medicare supplemental insurance and long-term care insurance.
In Los Angeles County, HICAP is sponsored by The Center for Health Care Rights.
To become a volunteer or locate a HICAP counseling site near you, call (800) 824-0780.