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Provide free, unbiased Medicare education as a HICAP Volunteer Counselor in or near Norwalk

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ORGANIZATION: Center for Health Care Rights

  • 2 people are interested
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The California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is a statewide program that provides free Medicare information, education, and counseling to people with Medicare and their families. Placed at sites throughout Los Angeles County, HICAP Volunteer Counselors help people understand their Medicare and Medicare Part D coverage, and other private insurance options. HICAP Volunteer Counselors also assist older adults with access to financial assistance programs that help with their medical expenses. All HICAP services are provided free of charge.

To participate in Center for Health Care Rights' HICAP Volunteer Counselor program, interested community members must complete an initial training program and internship and must be registered as a…

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About Center for Health Care Rights

Location:

4601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 160, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010, US

Mission Statement

The Center for Health Care Rights is a California-based nonprofit organization dedicated to assuring consumer access to quality health care through information, counseling, education and advocacy on Medicare and related health insurance topics.

Description

Through its Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), the Center for Health Care Rights provides Los Angeles County residents with free information, counseling and assistance on Medicare and related health insurance. Assistance is provided through our toll-free telephone hotline or through one-on-one assistance at local community sites. HICAP is a community-based services program of the California Department of Aging, funded locally by the Area Agencies on Aging of the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County.

All services are provided free of charge.

CAUSE AREAS

Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Seniors
Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

Norwalk, CA 90650

(33.907776,-118.08301)

SKILLS

  • Healthcare
  • Community Outreach
  • Bilingual
  • Spanish
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteer commitment of at least one year with at least 40 hours of counseling and 12 hours of continuing education in a 12-month calendar year. Volunteers must be able to make appointments on specific dates and times during regular business hours.

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