Health Insurance

36 For More Information California Department of Managed Health Care Help Center Information and assistance for members of HMOs and some other health plans. www.dmhc.ca.gov 1-888-466-2219 California Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) Information on health insurance and provider quality. www.opa.ca.gov HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) Free counseling and information on Medicare throughout California. www.aging.ca.gov/hicap 1-800-434-0222 Medicare Information and assistance with Medicare. This is the official federal Medicare website. www.medicare.gov 1-800-MEDICARE NAIC Provides an online tool for individuals who may be life insurance beneficiaries by offering an easy-to-use tool to help find lost or forgotten policies. www.naic.org U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (DOL-EBSA) Information on COBRA and on some kinds of self-funded plans. www.dol.gov/ebsa 1-866-444-3272