Resources
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Fact sheets:
- Medicare and People With Disabilities: An Overview (I-001)
- Medi-Cal (for People with Medicare) (E-002)
Websites and other resources:
California Department of Health Care Services
1-800-952-5253
Information on eligibility and services offered in state health programs, such as Medi-Cal.
California Disability Alliance
Statewide, grassroots organization working on health care legislation promoting and protecting the rights of people with disabilities.
California Disabilities Community Action Network (CD-CAN)
Sacramento: 916-446-0013
A non-partisan link to thousands of Californians with developmental and other disabilities, people with traumatic brain injuries, the Blind, the Deaf, their families, community organizations and providers, direct care, homecare and other workers, and other advocates to provide information on state (and eventually federal), local public policy issues.
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers
Sacramento: 916-325-1690
Independent living centers; advocacy for access and integration for people with disabilities.
California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP)
1-800-287-6574
Health insurance for Californians who are unable to obtain coverage in the individual health insurance market, such as those with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
California Medicare News
Variety of current articles on Medicare-related topics, including health disparities and issues of Medicare’s diverse populations.
Directory on U.S. Federal Programs on Disability
An online resource for people with disabilities with program information on employment, education, housing, transportation, health, income support, technology, independent living, and civil rights.
Disability Benefits 101
A comprehensive, easy to navigate site that brings together rules for health coverage, disability benefits, and employment programs that people with disabilities use.
Disability Resources on the Internet
A nonprofit organization providing disability information from a variety of resources and links to it in an organized, easy-to-understand format. Their website has a Regional Resource Directory that lists thousands of local agencies and organizations, arranged by state and subdivided by topic. The link for California is: disabilityresources.org/CALIFORNIA.html
Disability Rights Advocates
510-665-8644
A non-profit law firm that works to protect and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities. DRA advocates for disability rights through high-impact litigation, as well as research and education, and does not charge clients for services.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
1-800-434-0222
Free counseling about Medicare, Medigap policies, Medicare Advantage (formerly known as Medicare+Choice) plans, filing an appeal, or long-term care insurance.
Independent Living Services of Northern California
1-800-464-8527
Provides information and referral services, information on assistive technology, peer advising, on-site evaluation for compliance with Title 24 of the California Building Code and the Americans with Disabilites Act Accessible Guidelines (ADAAG), housing and community resources lists, advocacy, provider referrals, and independent living skills training.
Medi-Cal
Information on eligibility, application process, and services offered through the state's Medicaid program. Provides a listing of California's county social services offices.
National Council on Disability
Washington, DC: 202-272-2004
NCD is an independent federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress and promotes policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
1-800-776-5746
Legal representation and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
1-800-772-1213
Covers Medicare eligibility; Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security benefits; change of address for Medicare or Social Security; lost Medicare card replacements.
World Institute on Disability (WID)
510-763-4100
A nonprofit research, training and public policy center that promotes the civil rights and the full societal inclusion of people with disabilities. Website contains ‘Disability Benefits 101,' a web-based tool that explains complex health coverage and benefit rules for people with disabilities.
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Page updated April 29, 2008