Medicare Fast Appeal process

Beneficiaries have the right to a fast appeal. If a beneficiary disagrees with the MACs decision on the appeal, they have 180 days after getting the decision notice to request a reconsideration by a Qualified Independent Contractor. Additional levels of appeal may also be available, depending on the amount of controversy. Fast appeals under Original Medicare for Certain Services

Beneficiaries receiving their Part A and/or Part B services through Original Medicare have a right to a fast appeal if they believe certain Medicare-covered services are ending too soon. This includes services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health agency, comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, or hospice. Their provider will give them written notice before the end of their services. The notice tells them how to ask for a fast appeal.

MedHelpCenter.us recommends that you call the Senior Health Insurance Agency at 813-592-8568 for further explanation.