If you have a complicated question about Medicare, or just want some help talking through your options, you should take advantage of the free one-on-one counseling available through your state's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
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Where can I get help enrolling in Medicare?
To locate a Social Security office near you where you can get help enrolling in Medicare, use this link and type in your zip code in the search box. After clicking “Locate,” you’ll be presented with the address, phone number and office hours of your nearest Social Security Administration office.
How do I sign up for Medicare?
Contact Social Security to sign up for Medicare. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care. Part B covers certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
How do I find a doctor who accepts Medicare?
You can also find more information online about how to find a physician near you who accepts Medicare. Fortunately, many of the services offered by a Medicare office – such as Medicare enrollment – can also be performed online or over the phone, so you may not even have to leave your house to get the Medicare help you need.
Where can I find out more about Medicare Advantage plans?
To learn more about Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C) that may be available where you live, call to speak with a licensed insurance agent today. 1-800-557-6059 TTY Users: 711 24/7 to speak with a licensed insurance agent. Christian Worstell is a licensed insurance agent and a Senior Staff Writer for MedicareAdvantage.com.
Who is the best to talk to about Medicare?
If you've contacted 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY: 1-877-486-2048) about a Medicare-related inquiry or complaint but still need help, ask the 1-800-MEDICARE representative to send your inquiry or complaint to the Medicare Ombudsman's Office.
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.
Is there a 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.
How do you fix coordination of benefits?
What's coordination of benefits?Avoid duplicate payments by making sure the two plans don't pay more than the total amount of the claim.Establish which plan is primary and which plan is secondary—the plan that pays first and the plan that pays any remaining balance after your share of the costs is deducted.More items...
How do I fix Medicare premium errors?
If the issue is with the hospital or a medical provider, call them and ask to speak with the person who handles insurance. They can help assist you in correcting the billing issue. Those with Original Medicare (parts A and B) can call 1-800-MEDICARE with any billing issues.
Does Medicare have local offices?
Does Medicare Have Local Offices? Medicare does not have local offices.
What is Medicare coverage helpline all about?
What Is the Medicare Helpline? You can call the Medicare helpline at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for questions about Medicare coverage. Or you can call our licensed insurance agents to learn about Medicare Advantage plan options in your area.
When should I call Medicare?
You should contact your insurer directly about claims or billing issues if you have Medicare Advantage or Part D coverage, or if you need to check on claims that are being processed by your Medigap supplement. (You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE to file a complaint about your health insurance plan.)
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 do I get in touch with my local ombudsman?
Telephone helpline Our helpline number is 0300 061 0614 and is open on Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
How do I contact an ombudsman?
Contact usPhone: 0300 111 3000.Email: [email protected]:Please note that our office at Canary Wharf is closed so please do not send post to the Exchange Tower address. ... Fax: 020 7831 1942.Follow us: Twitter and LinkedIn.