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MEDICARE INFORMATION LINE | CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

General information on Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap). Updated information about Medicare health plan options, including fee-for-service Medicare, and where available, managed care. Specific quality and satisfaction information about managed care plans. Telephone numbers for help with billing questions, Medicare claims, and more complex questions about health insurance. During non-business hours, callers can access an automated line to request information.

Medicare and You handouts or audio tapes in English or Spanish, request updated information about health plans, and/or listen to pre-recorded answers to frequently asked questions.

Comparisons of Medicare Managed Care plans and Prescription Drug Plans available for potential enrollment (changing current enrollment) during Open Enrollment each year, which is October 15 through December 7.

Physical Address

601 East 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106

Hours

Mon 12 am - 11:59 pm; Tue 12 am - 11:59 pm; Wed 12 am - 11:59 pm; Thu 12 am - 11:59 pm; Fri 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sat 12 am - 11:59 pm; Sun 12 am - 11:59 pm;

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Regional office for the federal agency that operates Medicare.