MEDICARE
ENROLLMENT
Oct. 15 – Dec. 7

Choose the Medicare Coverage that Best Meets Your Needs

It’s worth the time to compare plans

Medicare Annual Election Period is when beneficiaries can review their health and prescription drug plan needs and make changes. During this time you can change your Medicare coverage to save money and get the coverage that best meets your needs.
Did you know that
Changes you can make
  • Join a new Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Join a new Part D Prescription Drug Plan

  • Switch between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage

Health Insurance and Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) counselors can help you understand changes in your coverage and plans and assist you with identifying other plans that might be a better fit for your healthcare and budget needs.

Schedule your HICAP Appointment Today

Statewide Toll-free
(800) 434-0222

Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo & Mono Counties
(909) 256-8369

Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is October 15 to December 7

Each fall, you can change your Medicare health or drug coverage for the following year. Your new coverage begins on January 1.

HICAP provides FREE, unbiased Medicare Education and counseling.

HICAP does not sell, promote or endorse any insurance products.

Medicare Changes

  • Health or drug plans change annually
  • Premiums or co-pays may increase
  • Health care providers change networks
  • Prescription drug formularies change

HICAP Can Help

  • Identify potential cost savings
  • Explain your health care choices
  • Explore your plan options
  • Provide a free, customized plan comparison and analysis

Bring to Your Clinic

  • Your Medicare card
  • Your prescription drug card or HMO/PPO card

  • Current medications or a list of current medications with name, dosage and frequency

Protect Yourself

  • Don’t let others pressure you to enroll or change plans
  • Be wary of gift offers to enroll in a specific plan
  • Be careful who you give your Medicare or Social Security numbers

Call HICAP to Schedule your Appointment at (909) 256-8369

Riverside County Locations

Albert A. Chatigny Senior Center
October 28, 2026
November 25, 2026

1310 Oak Valley Pkwy
Beaumont, CA 92223

Cathedral Center
October 28, 2026
November 25, 2026

37171 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Corona Senior Center
October 21, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 2, 2026

921 S. Belle Ave.
Corona, CA 92882

Dales Senior Center
October 19, 2026
November 9, 2026

3936 Chestnut St
Riverside, CA 92501

Eisenhower Medical Center Annenberg Health Science
October 29, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 1, 2026

39000 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Janet Goeske Foundation and Senior Center
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026

5257 Sierra St
Riverside, CA 92504

Joslyn Center
October 15, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026

73750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(Appointments: 760-340-3220)

Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
October 22, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 3, 2026

29995 Evans Road
Sun City, CA 92586

LGBTQ+ Center of the Desert
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026

1301 N Palm Canyon Dr #301
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Mary Phillips Senior Center
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026

41845 Sixth Street
Temecula, CA 92590

Mizell Center
October 15, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026

480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(Appointments: 760-323-5689)

Moreno Valley Senior Center
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026

25075 Fir Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Murrieta Senior Center
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026

5 Town Square
Murrieta, CA 92562

Perris Senior Center
November 12, 2026
100 N D St
Perris, CA 92570

Rose M. Eldridge Senior Center
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026

2690 Clark Ave
Norco, CA 92860

La Quinta Wellness Center
October 19, 2026
November 9, 2026
November 30, 2026

78450 Avenida La Fonda
La Quinta, CA 92253

HICAP does not sell or endorse insurance products.
Counseling sessions are available in Spanish and English.

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This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $442,068 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. This project is funded by the California Department of Aging, as allocated by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and administered by the Riverside County Office on Aging.

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $381,281 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government. Services have been provided by San Bernardino County Department of Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian. The materials or product were a result of a project funded by a contract with the California Department of Aging.