Health Insurance Advocacy Program (HICAP)...and Advocacy Program. Interested in becoming a HICAP...
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Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Volunteer Counselor Program Providing free unbiased Medicare counseling services to Los Angeles County residents The Center for Health Care Rights (CHCR) is a non-profit organization that provides Los Angeles County residents with free information and help with Medicare and related health insurance questions and problems. Our services include community education programs and one-on-one counseling services by telephone or in-person at local community sites. CHCR services are funded primarily by the California Department of Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. Interested in becoming a HICAP Volunteer Counselor? Call 1-800-824-0780 Center For Health Care Rights 520 S. La Fayette Park Place Suite 214 Los Angeles, CA 90057 www.healthcarerights.org
Transcript of Health Insurance Advocacy Program (HICAP)...and Advocacy Program. Interested in becoming a HICAP...
Health Insurance Counseling and
Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Volunteer Counselor Program
Providing free unbiased Medicare counseling services to Los Angeles County residentsThe Center for Health Care Rights (CHCR) is a non-profit organization that provides Los Angeles County residents with free information and help with Medicare and related health insurance questions and problems. Our services include community education programs and one-on-one counseling services by telephone or in-person at local community sites. CHCR services are funded primarily by the California Department of Aging Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.
Interested in becoming a HICAP Volunteer Counselor? Call 1-800-824-0780
Center For Health Care Rights 520 S. La Fayette Park Place Suite 214 Los Angeles, CA 90057
www.healthcarerights.org
CHCR’s HICAP Volunteer Counselor Program Understanding Medicare and health insurance coverage options can be complicated and confusing.
Our HICAP Volunteer Counselors:
• Provide impartial, accurate and easy to understand information on Medicare. • Help Medicare beneficiaries and family members understand how Medigap insurance and
Medicare Advantage plans supplement Medicare coverage. • Provide information on financial assistance programs that help with medical costs. HICAP Volunteer Counselors provide in-person Medicare counseling services by appointment at local community agencies in Los Angeles County.
HICAP Volunteer Program Requirements• Complete an initial 24 hour training program, internship and HICAP registration;• Agree to provide a minimum of 8 HICAP counseling hours each month;• Participate in 12 hours of continuing education activities each year.
HICAP Volunteer Counselors Make a Difference in the CommunityCHCR’s corps of dedicated HICAP Volunteer Counselors are individuals with diverse backgrounds who are interested in a rewarding experience serving others in their community. Testimonials by HICAP clients provide clear evidence that CHCR’s HICAP Volunteer Counselors make a positive difference.
