MEDICARE
ENROLLMENT
Oct. 15 – Dec. 7

Choose the Medicare Coverage that Best Meets Your Needs

It’s worth the time to compare plans

Medicare Annual Election Period is when beneficiaries can review their health and prescription drug plan needs and make changes. During this time you can change your Medicare coverage to save money and get the coverage that best meets your needs.
Did you know that
Changes you can make
  • Join a new Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Join a new Part D Prescription Drug Plan

  • Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage

Health Insurance and Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselors can help you understand changes in your coverage and plans and assist you with identifying other plans that might be a better fit for your healthcare and budget needs.

Schedule your HICAP Appointment Today

Statewide Toll-free
(800) 434-0222

Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo & Mono Counties
(909) 256-8369

Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is October 15 to December 7

Each fall, you can change your Medicare health or drug coverage for the following year. Your new coverage begins on January 1.

HICAP provides FREE, unbiased Medicare Education and counseling.

HICAP does not sell, promote or endorse any insurance products.

Medicare Changes

  • Health or drug plans change annually
  • Premiums or co-pays may increase
  • Health care providers change networks
  • Prescription drug formularies change

HICAP Can Help

  • Identify potential cost savings
  • Explain your health care choices
  • Explore your plan options
  • Provide a free, customized plan comparison and analysis

Bring to Your Clinic

  • Your Medicare card
  • Your prescription drug card or HMO/PPO card

  • Current medications or a list of current medications with name, dosage and frequency

Protect Yourself

  • Don’t let others pressure you to enroll or change plans
  • Be wary of gift offers to enroll in a specific plan
  • Be careful who you give your Medicare or Social Security numbers

Call HICAP to Schedule your Appointment at (909) 256-8369

Beaumont Senior Center
Wednesday, October 23rd
1310 Oak Valley Pkwy
Beaumont, CA 92223

Hesperia Branch Library Community Room
Friday, October 25th
9650 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345

Mizell Center
Monday, October 28th
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262

The Joslyn Center
Thursday, October 31st
73750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260

The LGBTQ Community Center
Monday, November 4th
1301 N Palm Canyon Road, #301
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Mary Phillips Senior Center
Wednesday, November 6th
41845 Sixth Street
Temecula, CA 92590

Corona Senior Citizens Center
Wednesday, November 6th
921 S. Belle Ave.
Corona, CA 92882

Twentynine Palms Senior Center
Tuesday, November 12th
6539 Adobe Road
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
(appointments: 760-367-5780)

HICAP Office
Wednesday, November 13th
2280 Market St., Suite #140
Riverside, CA 92501

Fontana Senior Center
Thursday, November 14th
16710 Ceres Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335

HICAP Office
Wednesday, TBD
2280 Market St., Suite #140
Riverside, CA 92501

Yucca Valley Senior Center
Tuesday, November 19th
57088 29 Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

Barstow Senior Citizens Center
Wednesday, November 20th
555 Melissa Ave.
Barstow, CA 92311

James L. Brulte Senior Center
Thursday, November 21st
11200 Baseline Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
Monday, November 25th
29995 Evans Road
Sun City, CA 92586

Eisenhower Medical Center Annenberg Health Science
Monday, December 2nd
39000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

HICAP Office
Friday, December 6th
2280 Market St., Suite #140
Riverside, CA 92501

HICAP does not sell or endorse insurance products.
Counseling sessions are available in Spanish and English.

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This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $442,068 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. This project is funded by the California Department of Aging, as allocated by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and administered by the Riverside County Office on Aging.