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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