Additional Resources
Medicare: To get general or claims specific Medicare information and important telephone numbers. If you need help in a language other than English or Spanish, say “Agent” to talk to a customer service representative.
- 1 800 633 4227
- TTY 1 877 486 2048 www.medicare.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP):
To get free personalized Medicare counseling on decisions about coverage; help with claims, billing, or appeals; and information on programs for people with limited income and resources.
- Call 1 800 MEDICARE to get the telephone numbers of SHIPs in other states.
Social Security:
To get a replacement Medicare card; change your address or name; get information about Part A and/or Part B eligibility, entitlement, and enrollment; apply for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs; ask questions about premiums; and report a death.
- 1 800 772 1213
- TTY 1 800 325 0778
- www.ssa.gov
Department of Defense:
To get information about TRICARE for Life and the TRICARE Pharmacy Program.
- 1 866 773 0404 (TFL)
- TTY 1 866 773 0405
- 1 877 363 1303 (Pharmacy)
- TTY 1 877 540 6261
- www.tricare.mil/mybenefit
Department of Health and Human Services:
Office of Inspector General—If you suspect Medicare fraud.
- 1 800 447 8477
- TTY 1 800 377 4950
Office for Civil Rights:
If you think you were discriminated against or if your health information privacy rights were violated.
- 1 800 368 1019
- TTY 1 800 537 7697
- www.hhs.gov/ocr
Department of Veterans Affairs:
If you are a veteran or have served in the U.S. military.
- 1 800 827 1000
- TTY 1 800 829 4833
- www.va.gov
Office of Personnel Management:
To get information about the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program for current and retired Federal employees.
- 1 888 767 6738
- TTY 1 800 878 5707
- www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB):
If you have benefits from the RRB, call them to change your address or name, check eligibility, enroll in Medicare, replace your Medicare card, and report a death.
- Local RRB office or
- 1 877 772 5772
Quality Improvement Organization (QIO):
To ask questions or report complaints about the quality of care for a Medicare covered service or if you think your service is ending too soon. Call 1 800 MEDICARE to get the telephone number for your QIO.
By contacting the phone number on this website you will be directed to a licensed agent. There is no obligation or fee for our services.
Resources
- Medicare Simplified
- Are You Eligible for Medicare?
- Medicare: What you need to know
- Medicare-Related Enrollment Dates and Guidelines
- Medicare 2024 costs at a glance
- What to Do During Your First Year With Medicare
- Five Things to Know About Your Medicare Card
- Get your 2024 Medicare & You Handbook
- What to Consider When Choosing or Changing My Coverage
- Additional Resources