HICAP — Elder Law & Advocacy (Imperial County)
Description
Imperial County’s official HICAP, run by Elder Law & Advocacy from its El Centro office: free Medicare counseling and elder-law help for Imperial Valley seniors, in the county where the nearest big-city help is hours away.
Why this place helps: It is a real local office in El Centro, so Imperial Valley seniors do not have to travel to San Diego for Medicare counseling.
Who it is for: Anyone with Medicare, anyone nearing 65, and their families and caregivers. Free for everyone.
Both-cards note: If you hold both Medicare and Medi-Cal, this office can make sure Medi-Cal is paying your Medicare premium and the costs Medicare leaves behind.
Hours: Call to ask today’s hours
Ask for: The HICAP counselor at the El Centro office.
When you call, say: “I live in Imperial County and I have Medicare and Medi-Cal. Please check if I am getting all the savings from having both.”
What to bring: Both health cards and any Medicare letters or bills.
What to do: Call (760) 353-0223. If you cannot travel, ask for a phone appointment.
Address: 939 W Main St, Box #19 Basement, El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 353-0223