Welcome to HICAP

Medicare Counseling for residents of Contra Costa County

For FREE and UNBIASED help with Medicare, please CONTACT US

Annual Enrollment
October 15 – December 7

General Information about Annual Enrollment

We offer In-Person Community Talks, presenting Medicare changes for 2027. We also offer Counseling Events where you can get one-on-one help with your Annual Enrollment decisions.

What is HICAP?

HICAP, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, provides free, unbiased education, counseling, and advocacy about Medicare and related health insurance, including long term care insurance.

Welcome to Medicare Classes

HICAP provides Welcome to Medicare classes designed for Contra Costa residents. Classes are located around the County. Learn the fundamentals of Medicare.

Medicare Counseling

HICAP offers free, impartial, one-on-one counseling to help you with anything related to Medicare. Counseling is available in person, by phone, and via ZOOM.

Low Income Assistance

You may be eligible for one or more programs that benefit low income Medicare recipients. These include Medi-Cal, Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help/LIS 

Medicare Plan Information

Current year information for all Medicare premiums, plans, and supplements. The available plans and supplements are unique to Contra Costa County. (Also see links to individual items on the menu at top of the page.)

Yearly “Wellness” Visits
Medicare covers a yearly “wellness” visit. Learn what is included.

Senior Medicare Patrol
Protect yourself and your loved ones from Medicare Fraud

Preventive Benefits
HICAP has prepared this PDF document about Preventive Benefits in Medicare.

Dental, Vision, Hearing
A list of dental, vision, and hearing providers, including low cost clinics (PDF).

Other Resources
(Federal, State, County, and Non-Profit)

Find website links for Medicare and Medi-Cal related organizations (Federal, State, County, and Non-Profit).
For referrals to organizations that can help with a variety of health and social related issues, contact the Contra Costa Information and Assistance line.

Community Education

HICAP can give a presentation to your organization

Contra Costa HICAP has trained Community Educators who can give presentations on a variety of topics related to Medicare. Presentations are suitable for groups such as service clubs, retiree and employee associations, professional associations, faith-based groups and more.