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Office of the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Webpage 2005-2006 Ombudsman Report to Congress Contact Us - If you have an issue that requires a response, please contact 1-800-MEDICARE. If your inquiry requires a response from the Medicare Ombudsman, 1-800-MEDICARE will direct your inquiry to the Medicare Ombudsman. Resources for Assistance with Medicare Issues 1-800 MEDICARE - Get general information about MEDICARE. State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIPs) - Provides a list of the topics SHIPs can help you with and a link to state SHIP websites. Inquiries and Complaints - Provides information regarding how to file an inquiry, complaint, grievance, or appeal across different areas of Medicare. Other Helpful Resources Helpful Resources for People with Medicare - Allows you to access other websites that can provide additional help or information that is not presented in www.medicare.gov. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office on Disability - The Office of Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for persons with disabilities. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Administration on Aging - The Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services and opportunities to older persons and their caregivers through programs funded under the Older Americans Act. Medicaid - If you can't pay for your medical expenses right now, this is the place to find information on assistance that may be available.	General Medicare Information Medicare.gov - The home page of the official Medicare website. Medicare & You Handbook - The current Medicare handbook. Glossary - Explains terms used by Medicare. Acronyms - Provides the meanings of many of the acronyms used by Medicare. Frequently Asked Questions Medicare - Find answers to questions about Medicare. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Find answers to questions about Medicare and Medicaid administration.

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