California: Get help with Medicare

Medicare & Medicaid · California · Free

Run by the state of California, Get help with Medicare supports older adults with enrollment, plan comparison, Part D drug coverage, appeals, and dual-eligibility help. Find office contacts, downloadable forms, and program directories on the site. No fee for California seniors who meet income and program criteria. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Most questions can be answered online or by phone; there's no eligibility...

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