California SHIP/HICAP Operator

Medicare & Medicaid · California · Free

Official California State Health Insurance Assistance Program operator. Real state agency providing free Medicare counseling. Verified via shiphelp.org. Most relevant for low-income seniors who may qualify for Extra Help, QMB, SLMB, or QI without realizing it. Counselors walk through specific plans by name, compare drug costs side by side, and flag Medicare Savings Program eligibility. Free, confidential, and available to any California resident who needs the information.

Contact & Details

Address: Statewide

Hours: Varies

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