Who should you call to talk to about your legislative issues?
Often, callers’ issues are ones that state legislators or local officials must handle. Still, that’s an easy referral to make: many House and Senate staff members know whom to contact elsewhere, and many have even worked in other parts of government.
Can members of Congress help you with lawsuits?
Likewise, members of Congress can't help you circumvent the law, and they can only help you resolve matters that fall under federal jurisdiction. Each member has staffers -- usually based in their district -- who focus on helping constituents with these problems.
What can I say when calling my senator about PPP loans?
Here’s exactly what you can say when calling your senator or representative about PPP loans and the SBA: “Hello, my name is [YOUR NAME]. I’m a constituent in [YOUR CITY OR TOWN], zip code [YOUR ZIP CODE].
Can I ask a politician to help my disability claim?
Though it is never guaranteed to help, sometimes asking for a politician's help on a Social Security or SSI disability benefit claim can aid in getting your disability claim expedited. The purpose of making an inquiry is to determine why a disability claim is taking so long to process, not for the politician to help you get approved.
Who is the best person to talk to about Medicare?
Do you have questions about your Medicare coverage? 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) can help. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Which department of the federal government is responsible for the Medicare program?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What is Medicare helpline?
(800) 633-4227Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services / Customer service
What is a Medicare ombudsman?
The Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman helps you with complaints, grievances, and information requests about Medicare. They make sure information is available to help you: Make health care decisions that are right for you. Understand your Medicare rights and protections. Get your Medicare issues resolved.
Who oversees Medicare?
The federal agency that oversees CMS, which administers programs for protecting the health of all Americans, including Medicare, the Marketplace, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Who handles Medicare?
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesMedicare is a federal program. It is basically the same everywhere in the United States and is run by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, an agency of the federal government.
Does Medicare have local offices?
Does Medicare Have Local Offices? Medicare does not have local offices.
How do I ask Medicare a question?
Call 1-800-MEDICARE For questions about your claims or other personal Medicare information, log into (or create) your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
How do I contact my local Medicare office?
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
How can Medicare problems be resolved?
Your plan is the best resource to resolve plan related issues. Call 1-800-MEDICARE. Call 1-800-633-4227, TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. If your concern is related to Original Medicare, or if your plan was unable to resolve your inquiry, contact 1-800-MEDICARE for help.
Can Ombudsman help me?
An ombudsman is a person who has been appointed to look into complaints about companies and organisations. Ombudsmen are independent, free and impartial – so they don't take sides. You should try and resolve your complaint with the organisation before you complain to an ombudsman.
How do I find my local ombudsman?
You can locate a local Ombudsman office in your area by selecting your county on the Find Services in My County page of this website.
How long does it take to get a congressional commendation letter?
Requests can also be mailed to the offices. Many offices ask you to allow 30 to 60 days to receive the letter.
Can you contact a member of Congress?
You must contact a member of Congress who represents you; otherwise, they can’t help you. Green points out that you should contact the office of only one member of Congress. Asking multiple offices to help you further burdens the agencies they’re contacting and doesn’t improve your chances of getting help.
Can Congress help you circumvent the law?
Likewise, members of Congress can’t help you circumvent the law, and they can only help you resolve matters that fall under federal jurisdiction. Each member has staffers — usually based in their district — who focus on helping constituents with these problems.
How to find your representative?
To find and contact your U.S. Representative: 1 Visit the House of Representativeswebsite (www.house.gov). 2 Conduct a search using the Find Your Representativezip code search box in the upper right corner (enter your zip code and click Go). 3 On the results page is a photo of your Representative(s), links to the Representative’s personal website and online contact form, and a local map. 4 In the event your zip code overlaps with multiple congressional districts, the results page will include boxes for you to enter your zip code+4 or mailing address to find the correct Representative.
Where is the social media icon on Congress?
Using the steps above, navigate to the Congress members’ personal website to find links to their social media accounts, usually indicated by the icon of the social media platform and often located in the upper or lower left or right corners of the website homepage.
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Though it is never guaranteed to help, sometimes asking for a politician's help on a Social Security or SSI disability benefit claim can aid in getting your disability claim expedited. The purpose of making an inquiry is to determine why a disability claim is taking so long to process, not for the politician to help you get approved.
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How do you go about initiating such an inquiry? Determine who it is that represents you in the Senate or House (at the federal level, not the state level), and obtain his or her office phone number either via the phone book or through an Internet search.
What is constituent service?
Every one of them has employees who do what is known as constituent service, helping people with thorny problems that may involve a federal agency. Most often, they are trying to sort out Social Security problems, federal disability filings, Internal Revenue Service headaches, veterans’ benefits and mortgage issues.
Can a caseworker talk to a lender?
Caseworkers are wary of promising too much on this front. They are not supposed to talk to your lender; they can only speak to its regulator, often the comptroller of the currency. And they will usually do so only if they believe a legitimate question has gone unanswered.
What Happens When You Call Your Senator or Representatives Office?
When you call your senator or representative’s office, a legislative assistant will answer the phone. You can choose to request a response, in which case the phone call will be longer because they will have to add you to the response database.
Script for Calling Your Senator or Representative About SBA Coronavirus Loans
Here’s exactly what you can say when calling your senator or representative about PPP loans and the SBA:
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