This nonprofit advocates and educates regrading Medicare in California. The organization’s HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program) provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Volunteer counselors can help you understand your specific rights and health care options. HICAP also offers free educational presentations to groups of Medicare beneficiaries, their families and/or providers on a variety of Medicare and other health insurance related topics. Call 800-434-0222 or 805-928-5663.