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Spotlight 2005-2006 Ombudsman Report to Congress
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Office of the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman How the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Works for You Press Release - Announces the hiring of Ombudsman Schreiner. Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Open Door Forums - Open Door Forums provide an opportunity for beneficiaries, their caregivers, and advocates to interact with the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to discuss issues and concerns regarding ways to improve the systems and processes within the Medicare program. Contact Us - Takes you to a list of Ombudsman frequently asked questions, and offers the option to submit your own question. Resources for Assistance with Medicare Issues 1-800 MEDICARE - Get general information about MEDICARE. State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIPs) - Provides a list of the topics SHIPs can help you with and a link to state SHIP websites. Other Helpful Resources Helpful Resources for People with Medicare - Allows you to access other websites that can provide additional help or information that is not presented in www.medicare.gov. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Disability - The Office of Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for persons with disabilities. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration on Aging - The Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services and opportunities to older persons and their caregivers through programs funded under the Older Americans Act. Medicare Card Replacement - Provides information on how to replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card. Medicaid - If you can't pay for your medical expenses right now, this is the place to find information on assistance that may be available.	General Medicare Information Medicare.gov - The home page of the official Medicare website. Medicare & You Handbook - The current Medicare handbook. Brochures, Fact Sheets and Other Publications - Medicare offers a large amount of useful information in printed form. This link gives you information about those publications and a search tool to help you find the publication you need. Glossary - Explains terms used by Medicare. Acronyms - Provides the meanings of many of the acronyms used by Medicare. Frequently Asked Questions Medicare - Find answers to questions about Medicare. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Find answers to questions about Medicare and Medicaid administration. Social Security Administration - Find answers to questions about Social Security and Medicare. Help for Problems with Medicare Benefits Filing Appeals and Grievances - For general information about or help with filing an appeal. Prescription Drug Plan Complaints & Appeals - This document provides information on how to file a complaint, coverage determination, or appeal relating to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Reporting Fraud - Provides information on how to report suspected fraud. Coordinating Medicare Benefits with Other Health Insurance - Provides information on coordinating other insurance coverage with Medicare.

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