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Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program

Service Type: Health
Provider: Area 12 Agency on Aging
Contact: Debbie Schug
Area 12 Agency on Aging
19074 Standard Rd., Ste. A
Sonora, CA 95370-7542
Phone: (800) 434-0222
dshally@area12.org

Program Description:

Trained and registered counselors offer objective information to assist seniors and other people on Medicare make good decisions about their health plan coverage. HICAP can help you understand Medicare; compare Medicare Part D (prescription drug benefit) plans; compare private Medicare supplemental plans; review Medicare Advantage plan options, including HMOs; develop a system to organize your doctor and hospital bills; file Medicare and private insurance claims; prepare Medicare appeals or challenge claim denials; learn about government assistance programs; explore long-term care options; and clarify your rights as a health care consumer. HICAP counselors do not sell any type of health care coverage. They do not endorse or recommend any specific plan or policy. Counseling is by appointment only. The service is free and personal information is kept confidential.

Eligibility

The service population for HICAP shall be for older persons (65+) with Medicare and persons with Medicare due to a disability who reside in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Tuolumne Counties.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
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9:30 am Yoga Calaveras online @ Online
Yoga Calaveras online @ Online
Mar 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
This Yoga Class is sponsored by A12AA for adults age 60+ who are interested in developing better balance and core strength. Until further notice, classes are conducted virtually. Voluntary contributions are accepted. Call A12AA at... [Continue reading]
10:00 am Public Hearing @ Zoom invitation
Public Hearing @ Zoom invitation
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Our Agency is conducting a Public Hearing to gather information from the public regarding the services and needs in each community. Zoom invitation is by phone – +1-669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 973-6723-6303 no passcode required. The... [Continue reading]
Mar
10
Wed
10:30 am T’ai Chi @ Facebook Live by invitation
T’ai Chi @ Facebook Live by invitation
Mar 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
The weekly T’ai Chi class is offered through Facebook Live. Registration is required. To register contact 209-532-6272, Area 12 Agency on Aging. Print this page
11:00 am Yoga Mariposa online @ Online
Yoga Mariposa online @ Online
Mar 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
This Yoga class is sponsored by A12AA for adults age 60+ who are interested in developing better balance and core strength. Until further notice, the classes are conducted virtually. Voluntary contributions are accepted. For more... [Continue reading]
Mar
11
Thu
10:30 am Strength Training-online @ Online
Strength Training-online @ Online
Mar 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This Strength Training Class is sponsored by A12AA for adults age 60+ who are interested in developing better balance and core strength. Until further notice, the classes are conducted virtually. Call A12AA at 209-532-6272 or... [Continue reading]
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19074 Standard Road
Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-6272 • (800) 510-2020
info@area12.org

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