1-800-MEDICARE
To get general Medicare information and other important telephone numbers.
1-800-633-4227
TTY 1-877-486-2048
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
To get free Medicare counseling and personalized help making coverage decisions; information on programs for people with limited income and resources; and help with claims, billing, and appeals. For the most recent phone number information, please visit the Helpful Contacts Directory
Social Security
To replace a 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
Coordination of Benefits Contractor
To get information on whether Medicare or your other insurance pays first and to report changes in your insurance information.
1-800-999-1118
TTY 1-800-318-8782
Department of Defense
To get information about TRICARE for Life.
1-866-773-0404
TTY 1-866-773-0405
Department of Health and Human Services:
Office of Inspector General
If you suspect billing 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
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
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
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.