Medicare & Medicaid Services
Options: Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of OrganizationThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare program and monitors the Medicaid programs offered by each state. English and Spanish-speaking Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) at 1-800-MEDICARE can answer your questions. 1-800-MEDICARE CSRs can give you information about Medicare coverage and costs, health plan options, and your Medicare claims. For example, 1-800-MEDICARE CSRs can:
Answer general Medicare questions;
Order Medicare publications for you;
Help you compare Medicare health plans, Medigap policies, and prescription drug plans;
Answer questions about your claims and other insurance coverage;
Check your eligibility for certain preventive services;
Give referrals to helping agencies and partners such as State Medicaid agencies;
Help you find a participating Medicare provider;
Help you find and compare hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes, and dialysis facilities in your area.
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Contact Information
Contact Phone Numbers| Number* | Title / Description (Telephone, Toll free, Fax, etc.) |
|---|---|
| 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) | phone |
| 1-877-486-2048 | TTY/TDD |
| Website* | Title / Description (National, Local office, etc.) |
|---|---|
| www.medicare.gov/Default.aspx | |
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Address:7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
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