Information for Medicare Members

Now that you are newly eligible for Medicare, you are in your Initial Enrollment Period. Make sure you review all of your plan options during this time to ensure you have the benefits you want – and need – the most.

Know Before You Enroll 

  • The San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) is not an eligible provider under any Medicare Advantage plan. 

  • Medicare Advantage is not a supplemental plan and SFHN does not accept it at this time. 

  • If you enroll in Medicare Advantage, you will no longer have access to your primary care provider and elective care at the San Francisco Health Network.

  • In case of emergency, you should always go to the nearest hospital. 

Your Medicare Options

  • The Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare. Please call (415) 677-7520 or (800) 434-0222. You can also visit the HICAP website.

  • You can also call 1-800 MEDICARE for more information on your options.

Last updated November 30, 2023