Healthcare is available for individuals and families through programs including Medi-Cal, Medicare Premium Payment assistance, and the County Medical Services Program (CMSP).

Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal is California's Medicaid health care program. This is a public health insurance program that pays for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources.

Medicare Savings Plan (MSP) formerly called Medicare Premium Payment Program

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 or older, and some younger people with disabilities. To apply for Medicare, you need to go through the federal government - you can apply online at Medicare.gov. If you have Medicare coverage, Medi-Cal may be able to pay your Medicare Part B premiums through a Medicare Savings Plan. You may also be eligible to receive Medicare and Medi-Cal coverage at the same time, which can help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. People are encouraged to apply for full scope Medi-Cal…

The Seniors First Information & Assistance program assists Placer County seniors (aged 60 and older) get the resources and assistance they need to remain healthy and independent.

If you live outside of Placer County or do not meet their age criteria, they may be able to direct you to the agency or organization that can help you.

Seniors First's Information and Assistance Resources include:

Information and Assistance Line

Seniors First provides a free information and assistance hotline for Placer County seniors and their families. Information and Assistance Specialists are available to take your call, Mon– Fri from 8am- 4:30pm.

Seniors First Resource Guide

Seniors First also publishes a printed Placer County Resource Guide every two years. The guide includes listings for associations, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies that provide programs and services for local seniors and their families/caregivers.

Digital Resource Guide

All resources available in our free printed Resource …

Medicare provides health insurance through Medicare for adults age 65 and older, and for individuals with disabilities or permanent kidney failure. Coverage includes hospital care, medical services, and prescription drugs.

Medicare consists of three parts:

• Part A: Covers inpatient hospital care and some follow-up care
• Part B: Covers doctor visits and other outpatient services
• Part D: Offers a prescription drug benefit

Medicare also provides tools to locate Medicare providers and local Social Security offices.

Web pages

• Home - www.medicare.gov
• Access SSA Services Online - www.ssa.gov/onlineservices
• Find Nearby Locations - https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66
• Find Providers - https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
• Participating Pharmacies - https://www.medicare.gov/covid-19-tests-participating-pharmacies

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy (HICAP) offers free local, individualized information and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries and individuals becoming eligible within the next six months. Provides assistance to seniors or disabled persons with Medicare issues, including denials and appeals, supplemental insurance, and long term care insurance.

Volunteer HICAP Medicare counselors provide free, unbiased, and individualized counseling by appointment only.

• Nevada County appointment line: 530-258-6827
• Placer County appointment line (through Seniors First): 530-889-9500

HICAP aims to return phone messages within 2 business days, but it may be longer.