Health Insurance

HICAP

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program

Need help applying for Medicare? Have questions about existing coverage? Need help signing up for a MyMedicare account? Make an appointment by phone or website 1(800) 434-0222 or (707) 444-3000 www.a1aa.org

Medicare Pre-Enrollment Checklist

6 months before you turn 65

Start exploring Medicare coverage options

3 months before you turn 65

Enroll in Original Medicare Arrange for Medicare coverage to help ll the gaps in Original Medicare

Your 65th birthday month

Medicare starts on the rst day of your birth month unless you are still working

3 months after you turn 65

You should be enrolled in Original Medicare by now Be sure to have drug coverage in place

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National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)

251 18th St., Suite 630, Arlington, VA 22202

(800) 231-4222

nof.org Information and resources dedicated to preventing and treating osteoporosis and broken bones.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF)

200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33461

(800) 473-4636

parkinson.org Mission is to improve the quality of Parkinson’s care through research, education and outreach. Provides up-todate information about Parkinson’s disease, emotional support, and referrals to health professionals and community resources.

PrepareTM For Your Care

P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827

(877) 622-6298

prepareforyourcare.org/ PREPARE is a step-by-step program with video stories to help you have a voice in your medical care; talk with your doctors; give family and friends a peace of mind and fill out an advance directive form.

Western Neuropathy Association

P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827

(877) 622-6298

pnhelp.org Telephone support and resources.

HEALTH INSURANCE

HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Area 1 Agency on Aging (800) 434-0222 (707) 444-3000

(707) 442-3763

a1aa.org Help with questions or problems regarding Medicare, Medicare prescription drug plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) and long-term care insurance. Counseling sites include Arcata, Crescent City, Eureka, Fortuna, McKinleyville, Redway and Willow Creek. Call for an appointment.

Del Norte

1765 Northcrest Dr., Crescent City, CA 95531 dmhc.ca.gov Provides information about options for obtaining health care coverage. Help Center representatives provide assistance for resolving problems with health and dental plans.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

90 7th St., Suite 5-300, San Francisco, CA 94103

(800) 633-4227 TTY/TDD: (877) 486-2048

Humboldt

333 J St., Eureka, CA 95501

California Department of Managed Health Care

980 9th St., Suite 500, Sacramento, CA 95814 cms.gov Information on Medicare, Medicare claim information, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans and publications. Signing up for online “My Medicare” allows beneficiaries to manage and track personal health activities, coverage and claims.

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