{"id":194357,"date":"2025-08-06T14:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=194357"},"modified":"2025-08-06T14:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:37:11","slug":"senior-moments-with-donna-mason-hicap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=194357","title":{"rendered":"Senior Moments with Donna Mason &#8211; HICAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA&#8230;HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs. HICAP also provides legal assistance or legal referrals in dealing with Medicare or Long-Term Care insurance related issues.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C6dvMqQDZrQ\" title=\"Senior Moments with Donna Mason - HICAP\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>HICAP counselors are trained in Medi-Cal and Medicare and can help you understand the complex insurance options to find the best fit for you. You can also learn about Medicare or Medi-Cal by attending community presentations or conferences conducted by HICAP counselors.<\/p>\n<p>Medicare Counseling (HICAP)<br \/>\nHow To Find Services In My Area<br \/>\nTo learn more about Medicare <\/p>\n<p>You can locate a HICAP office in your area by selecting your county on the Find Services in My County website. (https:\/\/www.aging.ca.gov\/Programs_and&#8230;) or by calling 1-800-434-0222.<\/p>\n<p>What Services Are Available<br \/>\nWondering how to sign up for Medicare now that you are almost 65?<br \/>\nConfused about all the different parts to Medicare\u2014do you need A, B, C, D?<br \/>\nHave questions on prescription drug coverage, co-pays, or eligibility rules?<br \/>\nNeed help filing an appeal or challenging a denial?<br \/>\nConsidering long-term care insurance?<br \/>\nNeed a speaker for a community education event?<\/p>\n<p>Who Can Get These Services<br \/>\nCounseling is provided to:<\/p>\n<p>Persons 65 years of age or older and are eligible for Medicare<br \/>\nPersons younger than age 65 years of age with a disability and are eligible for Medicare<br \/>\nPersons soon to be eligible for Medicare<br \/>\nEducation events are available for individuals of any age<\/p>\n<p>Program Data<br \/>\nFor past and current program data visit the Data and Reports sections of the website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>San Andreas, CA&#8230;HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues, and planning ahead for Long-Term Care needs. 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