Resources

Fact sheets:

Supplementing Medicare: An Overview (B-001)
Medigap Plans (B-002)
Your Rights to Purchase a Medigap Plan (B-005)

Websites and other resources:

California Department of Insurance

1-800-927-4357
Medigap and long term care policies available in your area.

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.

Medicare

1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227)
Information on Medicare; Medigap policies; Medicare Advantage (formerly known as Medicare+Choice) plan options; prescription drug assistance programs; nursing homes and home health care; and other Medicare-related issues.

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Page updated June 23, 2008