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Medical Insurance Assistance and Other Medical / Dental Services

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MEDICAL INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Assists people with Medicare and other health insurance billing and claims. Call for an appointment. In addition, there are individuals who provide this service for a fee. Many are listed at your local senior center. Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) 1 800 434-0222 Free counseling and legal assistance on Medicare and health insurance issues, including HMOs and Long Term Care. Services are provided by appointment at your local senior center and other locations throughout the county. Lumetra One Sansome St., Ste. 600 San Francisco, CA 94104-4448 (415) 677-2000 (415) 677-2195 (fax) Non-profit organization offers fast track appeals at termination of services for patients enrolled in a Medicare+Choice Organization. Other services also offered to Medicare recipients.    Senior Medi-Benefits 3195 Adeline St., P.O. Box 3435 Berkeley 94703 1 888 789-4589 Also assists with Medi-Cal eligibility. OTHER MEDICAL / DENTAL SERVICES Bay Area Optometric Referral Service 1 800 675-3937    Health Plan of San Mateo Administers Medi-Cal in San Mateo County. Provides a list of doctors who accept Medi-Cal, and assists with appointment and/or medical service problems. 616-0050   1 800 750-4776 Podiatrists Referral Service of San Francisco / San Mateo Counties 342-5733 Ron Robinson Senior Care Center San Mateo Medical Center 573-2426 A primary care clinic and geriatric assessment unit where seniors of all income levels and all levels of independence and health can receive one-stop medical care tailored exclusively to their needs. San Mateo County Dental Society Referral Medi-Cal dentist referral 637-1121 Denti-Cal   1 800 322-6384 San Mateo County Medical Association 342-0262