Guy N
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Medicare has specific methods in place to allow you to file a complaint. The below information is from the Medicare site and will guide you in filing a complaint with Medicare.
Is your concern a complaint or an appeal?
A complaint is different than an appeal. A complaint is about the way your Medicare health plan, Medicare drug plan, or health provider is giving care. Examples of complaints are problems with:
Things to know before you file a complaint
If you have a complaint with your plan, each plan has specific rules you’ll need to know and follow when filing a complaint. If, after filing a complaint, your plan doesn’t address the issue, call 1-800-MEDICARE for help. For any Medicare-related complaint, you can call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for free personalized help.
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Is your concern a complaint or an appeal?
A complaint is different than an appeal. A complaint is about the way your Medicare health plan, Medicare drug plan, or health provider is giving care. Examples of complaints are problems with:
- A doctor, hospital, or provider
- Your health or drug plan
- Quality of your care
- Your dialysis or kidney transplant care
- Durable medical equipment
Things to know before you file a complaint
If you have a complaint with your plan, each plan has specific rules you’ll need to know and follow when filing a complaint. If, after filing a complaint, your plan doesn’t address the issue, call 1-800-MEDICARE for help. For any Medicare-related complaint, you can call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for free personalized help.
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