There is no cash benefit with Medicare; it actually costs you $99.90/monthly. Because of that I don't believe a lawyer would touch it without you paying them fees. Usually, people hire lawyers to gain their SSI benefit which as you know does pay them cash monthly, and the lawyers take a cut of that. Your case is the first Ive heard of someone not receiving their medicare benefits after the 24 months. If Medicare won't help you over the phone, the only other suggestion I have would be to go down to the local Social Security office, and not leave until they have resolved your issue with Medicare.
matt
matt