California Medicare Guidance
Get help
Operated by HealthBenefitsCompass LLC, a subsidiary of HealthcareGPS Inc.Medicare education · Not a government websiteReviewed by Lauri Middleton, RN, MSN (licensed Medicare agent) and Karen OrillaHow we prepare our guidance →Meet our reviewers →

Reviewed for accuracy by Lauri Middleton, RN, MSN, licensed Medicare agentReviewed for clarity by Karen OrillaMeet our reviewers →

← Get started

California Medicare Guidance

I’m getting started with Medicare

A few questions. A useful next step.

1. Your situation2. Your checklist

Answers stay in this browser unless you choose to share a copy. Device saving is optional. No account is needed.

Who are you helping?
When do you turn 65?

For a person approaching 65. Leave the month blank if you do not know; we will give you questions to verify.

What coverage applies now?
What matters most to you?

Choose any. You can continue without choosing.

Clear answers on this device only. Shared copies have separate delete controls.

Get help

Free Medicare counseling

California HICAP offers free, confidential Medicare counseling. Ask the local program about language and appointment availability.

California HICAP

1-800-MEDICARE

Call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for an interpreter. TTY: 1-877-486-2048.

Call Medicare · 1-800-633-4227Official information in other languages ↗

External resource. Some pages are in English; ask for language assistance if needed.