Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

HELP of Ojai, Inc.
111 W. Santa Ana
P. O. Box 621
Ojai, CA 93024
805.646.5122

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman
Tucker Adams

Directors:
Jeff Holland
Alan Rains
Kelly Randall
Katrina Rice Schmidt
Lou Torres

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Terri Wolfe

STAFF:
Kerry Ballantine
Cathy Cummins
Mike Heffner
Karen Kaminsky
Glenda King
Kathy Leary-Wilde
Donna Long
Rose Moniot
Emily Morino
Jessica Murray
Stacey Prieto
Lili Vazquez

WHAT ELSE
YOU CAN DO

HELP us reach out to your neighbors most in need.

VOLUNTEER
DRIVERS NEEDED

HELP of Ojai's transportation program is in need of drivers to transport local seniors to doctor's appointments, personal errands and volunteer work. If you are interested, contact Glenda King 805-646-5122 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

The Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) through HICAP provides free and unbiased counseling to and advocacy for persons who are receiving Medicare or who will soon be receiving Medicare.

Trained volunteer counselors offer objective information and provide assistance with problems relating to Medicare, health maintenance organization (HMO) plans, supplemental (Medigap) insurance policies and longterm care insurance. There are NO charges or fees!

Understand Medicare
Compare Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) plans.
Review Health maintenance organization (HMO) and other managed care options.
Prepare Medicare, supplemental insurance, and HMO appeals and challenge claim denials.
Explore long-term care insurance choices.
Clarify your rights as a health care consumer.

HICAP in Ojai is at HELP of Ojai's Support Center, 370 Baldwin Road. Call Nita Whaley (805) 649-9218 for more information.