CALIFORNIA MEDICARE HELP
Start with the question that is on your mind.
Clear explanations, official sources, and a licensed insurance agent when you want a person. No sign-up is needed to use these guides.
What do you need help with?
I am turning 65
Check your enrollment window, what to gather, and which dates to confirm.
See my next steps →WORK AND RETIREMENTI am leaving job coverage
Understand the Part B Special Enrollment Period and how to reduce a coverage gap.
See my next steps →COBRAI was offered COBRA
See why COBRA usually does not extend the Medicare Part B deadline.
See my next steps →HSAI contribute to an HSA
Check how Medicare enrollment and retroactive Part A can affect contributions.
See my next steps →COVERAGE CHOICESI am comparing Medicare options
Compare Medicare Advantage with Original Medicare plus optional Medigap and Part D.
See my next steps →LATE ENROLLMENTI am worried about a Part B penalty
Learn when a penalty may apply and which records or exceptions may matter.
See my next steps →Free official help is available too.
For Medicare enrollment and coverage information, visit Medicare.gov (opens in a new tab) or call 1-800-MEDICARE. California's HICAP program offers free, confidential, one-on-one Medicare counseling at 1-800-434-0222. Social Security handles Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment.