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Health Insurance Information & Assistance Program (HIICAP)

HIICAP is the New York State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The program provides clients in Warren and Hamilton Counties with accurate, objective assistance to understand Medicare options and issues. HIICAP helps people with Medicare, their representatives, and those soon to be eligible for Medicare.

Information is also available on money saving Medicare strategies such as:

  • EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage): New York State's Prescription Assistance Program which can help lower the costs of Part D prescription plans.
  • Medicare Savings Program: NY State/Federal low-income program that can help pay for Medicare Part B premium, prescription copays, and monthly premiums.
  • Preventative Services: Many diagnostic services are available at no cost to Medicare beneficiaries. More information is available at Medicare.gov or in the annual publication Medicare & You, delivered each fall to Medicare recipients.

RESOURCES

To get more information on New York State HIICAP, go to https://aging.ny.gov/health-insurance-information-counseling-and-assistance-program-hiicap

To speak with a HIICAP Counselor at Warren/Hamilton Counties Office for the Aging, please call

For assistance signing comparing plans, enrolling in plans, or getting answers to Medicare questions call 1-800-Medicare (633-4227) or go to www.Meidcare.gov

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