Medicare Made Clear
This is a good place to start for help with all your Medicare questions. To speak with a Medicare Made Clear representative, call 1-877-619-5582, TTY 711. Representatives are available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, seven days a week.
Administration on Aging
For help in finding local, state and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers in your area, call Eldercare at 1-800-677-1116, TTY 711, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, or visit Eldercare.gov.
Hospice
For information about hospice care programs in your area, call your state’s hospice care organization. Call the Medicare Helpline at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to get the number in your state.
Medicare & You
The official Medicare handbook for Medicare programs is updated each year. You can download a copy at Medicare.gov or call the Medicare Helpline to request a copy. Medicare’s online tools can also help you compare drug plans Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans and Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) plans.
Medicare Helpline
For questions about Medicare and detailed information about plans in your area call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Or visit Medicare.gov.
National Council on Aging
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently, and remain active in their communities. Go to NCOA.org to learn more.
Social Security Administration
For help with questions about eligibility, enrollment and arranging for help with the cost of Medicare, and for answers about Social Security retirement and disability benefits, call 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.
Your current health plan
Your health plan’s customer service center can answer any questions you may have about your current coverage. Call the number on your identification card.
