Resources
Fact sheets (PDFs):
- When Your Part A or B Medicare Claim is Denied (A-006)
- If You Have Problems With A Medicare Advantage Plan (C-002)
- When Your Part D Prescription is Denied (D-003)
Websites and other resources:
Medicare Beneficiary Complaints Chart (PDF) - June 2007
“Important Message from Medicare” about your rights on hospital discharge
Download PDF: English | Spanish
California Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO): Lumetra
Help with appealing discharge from a hospital
1-800-841-1602
Center for Health Dispute Resolution (CHCD): Maximus
- The Independent Review Entity (IRE) in Medicare Advantage appeals: medicareappeals.com
- The IRE for appealing Medicare Part D decisions: medicarepartdappeals.com
First Coast Service Options (FCSO)
The Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) for Part A and B appeals in California. Performs the 2nd step (reconsideration) in the Medicare appeals process.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) Counseling
Individualized help with Medicare and related coverage questions and issues
1-800-434-0222
Page updated June 12, 2008

