VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR MEDICARE COUNSELING
PROGRAM IN PLACERVILLE
(Placerville, CA) - The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of El Dorado County is looking for part-time volunteer counselors for the Placerville area. HICAP is a volunteer supported, government-funded program that provides free, personalized, unbiased counseling to help persons make informed decisions about their Medicare options.
HICAP is California's version of the nationally mandated State Health Insurance Assistance Program. The program gives assistance to Medicare-eligible and Medicare-enrolled persons, including those who are planning for retirement, need help comparing Medicare choices, appealing denials, and/or applying for Medicare financial assistance programs (Medicare Savings Programs).
"Volunteer counselors in the HICAP program receive in-depth training and mentoring to assure clients are provided with appropriate guidance regarding their Medicare options," said Rhoda Slagle, El Dorado County Regional Coordinator for HICAP. "Each volunteer generally works one-half day per week in the HICAP office at the Placerville Senior Center. Volunteers must be reliable, able to use a computer, have a caring attitude and a desire to make a difference. HICAP volunteers provide an invaluable service to the community."
Those interested in joining the HICAP volunteer team are asked to please call or e-mail Slagle at: 530-748-5499 or
rslagle@lsnc.net. Additional information about HICAP can be found on the HICAP website:
www.hicapservices.net
For information about other programs serving older adults in El Dorado County, please visit the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency website:
https://www.edcgov.us/SeniorService.aspx
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