CMS Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman + 1-800-MEDICARE
Medicare beneficiaries (Original Medicare + Medicare Advantage + Part D) — for plan-level disputes, billing problems, and quality concerns.
What this agency handles
Original Medicare claims and appeals (via MAC), Medicare Advantage grievances and reconsiderations, Part D coverage determinations, BFCC-QIO quality-of-care concerns, SNF and home-health discharge appeals.
When to file
Original Medicare denials → file redetermination with MAC. MA denials → reconsideration with plan, then auto-forward to IRE (Maximus). Quality concerns → BFCC-QIO.
How to file
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or Medicare.gov/contacts.
Frequently asked questions
What does CMS Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman + 1-800-MEDICARE handle?
Original Medicare claims and appeals (via MAC), Medicare Advantage grievances and reconsiderations, Part D coverage determinations, BFCC-QIO quality-of-care concerns, SNF and home-health discharge appeals.
When should I file with them?
Original Medicare denials → file redetermination with MAC. MA denials → reconsideration with plan, then auto-forward to IRE (Maximus). Quality concerns → BFCC-QIO.
How do I file?
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or Medicare.gov/contacts.
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Visit CMS Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman + 1-800-MEDICARE
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or Medicare.gov/contacts.
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