Medicare Rights Center (MRC)

http://www.medicarerights.org

800-333-4114

People with Medicare and their caregivers, professionals

To ensure access to quality, affordable health care coverage for older adults and people with disabilities.

• Non-profit consumer service organization offers resources in easy-to-follow language, to help people with Medicare and their caregivers understand their rights and options
• Telephone helpline offers consultation with knowledgeable counselors about a wide range of Medicare-related issues, including how to reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an HMO or Part D plan
• Biweekly newsletter, Dear Marci, offers explanations of Medicare coverage and options
• Offers comprehensive services to professionals who work with people who have Medicare and must understand the "ins" and "outs" of the system.