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Orange County Medicare GuideCalifornia · Orange County
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Free help

Free help

Who to call in Orange County, and what each one does. Every number is public and free.

In person: HICAP offers appointments through the county program; call first. Social Security field offices serve Orange County; use the locator below and verify hours before visiting.

01 / 03In the county

In the county

  • Orange County HICAP — Council on Aging, Southern California

    Free, confidential, one-on-one Medicare counseling for county residents, run by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program. Not affiliated with any plan or agent. The program reports counseling in several languages; confirm availability when you call.

    English · Español · Tiếng Việt · 한국어 · 中文 · (reported by the program; verify)

    Call 1-800-434-0222Visit: coasc.org

  • Orange County Office on Aging

    Information and referral for older adults and caregivers: in-home services, senior centers, and how to reach a local counselor.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Call 1-800-510-2020Visit: officeonaging.ocgov.com

Reviewed: 2026-09-06, 2026-09-06

02 / 03Statewide

Statewide

  • California HICAP statewide line

    The state's Medicare counseling program. The statewide number routes you to the local office.

    English · Español

    Call 1-800-434-0222Visit: aging.ca.gov

  • Medi-Cal — Medicare Savings Programs

    Help with Part B premiums and other costs is applied for through Medi-Cal. An agency decides who gets it; this site does not screen.

    English · Español · + others

    Visit: dhcs.ca.gov

Reviewed: 2026-09-06, 2026-09-06

03 / 03Federal

Federal

  • Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE

    Official federal information and help, 24 hours a day, with interpreters on request. TTY 1-877-486-2048.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Call 1-800-633-4227Visit: medicare.gov

  • Social Security — signing up for Parts A and B

    Enrollment in Original Medicare goes through Social Security, online or by phone, with interpreters on request. TTY 1-800-325-0778.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Call 1-800-772-1213Visit: ssa.gov

  • Social Security field-office locator

    Find the Social Security office that serves your ZIP code for in-person help with Parts A and B. Verify hours and whether an appointment is needed before visiting.

    English · Español · + interpreters

    Visit: secure.ssa.gov

Reviewed: 2026-09-06, 2026-09-06, 2026-09-07

Numbers, links and language availability were reviewed on the date shown and are re-verified before any public release.