Medicare Benefits

If your problem involves eligibility for Medicare or premium payments, I can contact the Social Security Administration on your behalf.

If your problem involves coverage for specific procedures or non-payment of claims submitted to Medicare, I can send an inquiry to the Part A or Part B carrier on your behalf. In your form of authorization, please include the date(s) of service, the service provider, the amount charged, and your social security number along with a description of the problem.

To request assistance from my office electronically, please use the Online Casework Form, or call my District Office directly at 510-763-0370.

You can initiate an application to recieve Medicare benefits by contacting Medicare online at http://www.medicare.gov or by calling 1-800-633-4227.

In addition, there are several non-profit, volunteer-based programs in the community that provide free assistance to seniors, disabled people, and their families to help understand and navigate the Medicare system.

California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Legal Assistance for Seniors
Phone: 1-800-434-0222 or (510) 839-0393
Fax: (510) 987-7399
464 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607

Benefits CheckUp
This site helps users find all the Medicare and private drug discount cards for which they may be eligible.
www.benefitscheckup.org