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

San Bernardino County Locations

Barstow Senior Center
November 18, 2026
555 Melissa Ave
Barstow, CA 92311

Chino Senior Center
October 20, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026
13170 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710

Crest Forest Senior Club
October 21, 2026
24658 San Moritz Dr
Crestline, CA 92325

Fifth Street Senior Center
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 1, 2026
600 5th St
San Bernardino, CA 92410

Fontana Senior Center
October 22, 2026
November 12, 2026
December 3, 2026
16710 Ceres Ave.
Fontana, CA 92335

George M. Gibson Senior Center
October 20, 2026
November 3, 2026
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
250 N 3rd Ave
Upland, CA 91786

Grand Terrace Center
October 19, 2026
November 9, 2026
22627 Grand Terrace Rd.
Grand Terrace, CA 92313

Hesperia Branch Library Community Room
October 23, 2026
November 6, 2026
December 4, 2026
9650 Seventh Ave.
Hesperia, CA 92345

James L. Brulte Senior Center
October 15, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 12, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026
11200 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701

Montclair Senior Center
October 23, 2026
November 20, 2026
December 4, 2026
5111 Benito St
Montclair, CA 91763

Ontario Senior Center
October 15, 2026
November 5, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 3, 2026
225 E B St
Ontario, CA 91764

Grace Vargas (Rialto) Senior Center
October 21, 2026
November 4, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 2, 2026
1411 S Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376

29 Palms Senior Center
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
6539 Adobe Rd
Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

Victorville DAAS
October 16, 2026
November 20, 2026
17270 Bear Valley Rd Ste 108
Victorville, CA 92395

Yucaipa Senior Center
October 27, 2026
November 24, 2026
December 3, 2026
12202 1st St
Yucaipa, CA 92399

Yucca Valley Senior Center
October 22, 2026
November 17, 2026
57088 29 Palms Highway
Yucca Valley, CA 92284

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.