Medicare Open enrollment is October 15 to December 7, 2025. HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides information and the new changes affecting Medicare for 2026. HICAP is a non-profit organization, dedicated to Medicare advocacy and education providing accurate and unbiased information about Medicare benefits and long-term care for people who live in California. Representing Contra Costa County HICAP are Pam Brown and Shari Safianoff, explaining the many levels of Medicare and what choices you have this year. For additional questions, contact Contra Costa County’s HICAP volunteers at 1-925-1393 or 1-800-510-202. (2025)