Health Insurance Assistance

Download a list of HIICAP sites
Or call Aging Connect at 212-244-6469 for more information.
If you have questions about Medicare and which plan is right for you, call the Department for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information, Counseling, and Assistance Program (HIICAP) to speak with a trained expert. HIICAP is a free resource that educates Medicare beneficiaries about:
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Medicare Part A and Part B plans
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Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage program (EPIC)
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Medicare Advantage (Part C)
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Medigap insurance to supplement Original Medicare
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How Medicare works with retiree coverage
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Medicare Savings Programs and Low-Income Subsidy to help pay costs
Resources
A Complete Guide to the New HIICAP Guidebook:
Medicare And You 2024: The Official U.S. Government Medicare Handbook
Medicare 與您 2024