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Medicare preparation in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County · A useful next step
One conversation can make things clearer.
Prepare for a doctor’s office, a confusing notice, or a call on behalf of family. Start with the question that matters today.
Prepare for an appointment
A visit checklist and a question to ask before you go.
Prepare my next step 02Make sense of a bill or notice
A short call script and the documents to keep nearby.
Prepare my next step 03Help someone with their Medicare
An agreed question and a respectful way to join the call.
Prepare my next stepNo account or personal details needed. Prefer to talk with someone?
Local help
Los Angeles County HICAP
Free, confidential, one-on-one Medicare counseling for county residents and families, run by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. Not affiliated with any plan or agent. In-person appointments are offered through the county program; call to book.
English · Español · + interpreters
California HICAP statewide line
The state's Medicare counseling program. The statewide number routes you to the local office.
English · Español
Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE
Official federal information and help, 24 hours a day. TTY 1-877-486-2048.
English · Español · + interpreters
Social Security — signing up for Parts A and B
Enrollment in Original Medicare goes through Social Security, online or by phone. TTY 1-800-325-0778.
English · Español · + interpreters
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
Information and referral for older adults and caregivers: in-home services, senior centers, and how to reach a local HICAP counselor.
English · Español · + interpreters
Social Security field offices in the county
Use the official office locator to find the nearest field office by ZIP code. Verify hours before visiting; most enrollment tasks can also be done online or by phone.
English · Español · + interpreters
Medi-Cal — Medicare Savings Programs
Help with Part B premiums and other costs is applied for through Medi-Cal. An agency decides who receives it; this site does not screen.
English · Español · + others
California Department of Aging: HICAP / 1-800-434-0222
Local preparation and public help. Population figures are withheld pending verification against a reproducible CMS data extract. Sources reviewed September 9, 2026.