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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
http://www.medicare.gov
CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare program. 1-800-MEDICARE staff answer general questions on Medicare.
Wisconsin Physicians Service
Medicare Part B Carrier
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
http://www.wpsmedicare.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Part B claims or appeals.
AdminaStar Federal
Medicare Part A Fiscal Intermediary
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
http://www.medicare.gov or http://www.adminastar.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Part A claims or appeals.
AdminaStar Federal
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier
800/633-4227 (800-MEDICARE)
http://www.adminastar.com
For questions or problems with Medicare Durable Medical Equipment claims or appeals.
Illinois Foundation for Quality Health Care
Quality Improvement Organization
800/647-8089
http://www.ifqhc.org
Provides nursing home quality information, Medicare hospital rights and responds to inquiries regarding the quality of health care Medicare beneficiaries have received.
Senior Health Insurance Program
800/548-9034 TTY/TDD 217/524-4872
http://insurance.illinois.gov/Ship/
Provides free, confidential and objective insurance counseling to people on Medicare and their families regarding Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare+Choice products and long term care insurance.
Illinois Department on Aging
http://www.state.il.us/aging
For information on transportation needs, household and personal care needs as well as other services to seniors and caregivers.
Illinois Comprehensive Insurance Plan
800-962-8384 TTY/TDD 217-782-6410
http://www.chip.state.il.us
Provides information on coverage for persons who cannot find health insurance.
Health Assistance Partnership
202-737-6340
http://www.hapnetwork.org/
Engages in capacity-building initiatives with State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) in the areas of Medicare education and program development.
The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP is sponsored by the Illinois Department of Insurance. View the