Thank you for your excellent grasp of the issues seniors are facing. I appreciate your knowledge and courtesy in helping the seniors I refer to Sourcewise.
- Marcia, MSW
We know that understanding Medicare can be challenging.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) services are available to current Medicare beneficiaries living in Santa Clara County; those about to become eligible for benefits; and anyone who wants to learn more about buying health insurance while planning for retirement.
HICAP also serves advocates for families of seniors or service providers.
We are here to help if you or someone you know is a Medicare beneficiary or about to become one. Some Medicare basics include:
Any person who is eligible for Medicare Part A is also eligible for Medicare Part B.
To have Medicare, individuals described above must also be U.S. citizens or be lawfully admitted and then continuously live in the U.S. for 5 years. Such noncitizens should contact us before their fifth year of permanent residency status.
Contact us via email or call (408) 350-3200, option 2. We are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding national holidays.