How can I know that I am getting the hospital with the best outcomes?
Talk to your doctor and other health care providers about the quality of care at hospitals. Some hospitals have more experience or better results treating certain conditions or performing certain procedures. Ask your doctor or health care provider which hospital has the best care and results for your condition.
Does Medicare cover hospital stays?
Medicare covers a hospital stay of up to 90 days, though a person may still need to pay coinsurance during this time. While Medicare does help fund longer stays, it may take the extra time from an individual’s reserve days. Medicare provides 60 lifetime reserve days.
How do I find a doctor that accepts Medicare payments?
To find a doctor that accepts Medicare payments, you may want to visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Physician Compare. You can search by entering a health care professional’s last name or group practice name, a medical specialty, a medical condition, a body part, or an organ system.
Where is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid located?
The CMS headquarters is in Woodlawn, Maryland, and regional CMS offices are located in Washington, D.C., Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco and Seattle. Join our email series to receive your free Medicare guide and the latest information about Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
How do I check the status of a Medicare claim?
The official phone number for Medicare is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048. You may call Medicare 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and help is available in both English and Spanish. Check the status on a claim that has been filed on your behalf.
Can I get Medicare help online or over the phone?
Fortunately, many of the services offered by a Medicare office – such as Medicare enrollment – can also be performed online or over the phone, so you may not even have to leave your house to get the Medicare help you need.