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How to File a Complaint with Medicare

Medicare receives over 100,000 complaints annually. You’re not alone if you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of the federal healthcare program. You might be wondering how to express your concerns. Frequently Asked Questions What is a grievance Medicare? A Medicare grievance is a patient’s dissatisfaction with any aspect of a health care provider’s service or even the health care plan itself. It can be for reasons such as an inability to schedule an appointment with an approved Medicare provider or feeling like you were treated poorly by a doctor, nurse, or other medical staff member. How do I file a CMSLearn MoreHow to File a Complaint with Medicare

Medicare Exclusion Lists Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which exclusion list should I use to check employees and vendors, the OIG-LEIE or the GSA-SAM? It is recommended that you check both the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) and the General Services Administration’s (GSA) System for Award Management (SAM) databases as well as all of the publicly available State Medicaid Exclusion Lists. According to 42 CFR Part §455.436(b) — Federal database checks, State Medicaid agencies must: Check the Social Security Administration’s Death Master File, the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE), the System forLearn MoreMedicare Exclusion Lists Frequently Asked Questions