Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

A Free Service Sponsored by Aging & Independent Services, County of

San Diego with support from the California Department of Aging

Medicare —

What’sAvailable:

           Medicare Part A - Hospitals, Skilled Nursing, Hospice

           Medicare Part B - Doctors, diagnostic tests, durable equipment

           Medicare Part C - Medicare Advantage Plans:         

                      HMO - Health Maintenance Organization

                      PPO - Preferred Provider Organization

                      PFFS - Private Fee for Service

                      PSO - Provider-Sponsored Organizations

                      MSP - Medicare Savings Plan

                      SNP - Special Needs Plan

           Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Plans

Long Term Care Insurance Plans

Eligibility and Enrollment - Important Dates

Programs to help to pay for premiums, drugs and medical costs

Choices for Medi-Cal and Medicare beneficiaries

Medicare for those who keep working after age 65

Appeals and Grievances

Medicare Fraud Referrals

 

 

 

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