How can I get my personal health information held by Medicare corrected if I think it is wrong or if information is missing?

September 20, 2009 by admin

The following enrollment information is information that the Social Security Administration provides to Medicare in order to run the Medicare program. If you have questions about this information, please contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or at www.socialsecurity.gov

• Full name
• Health Insurance Claim Number
• Cross-Reference Health Insurance Claim Number
• Full Address
• Representative Payee Address
• Date of Birth
• Date of Death
• Gender
• Current Part A Entitlement Date
• Current Part B Entitlement Date
• Current Part A Termination Date
• Current Part B Termination Date
• Prior Periods of Part A Entitlement
• Prior Periods of Part B Entitlement

If you have questions about any other personal health information, please send a written request to: Privacy Record Amendment P.O. Box 8050 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Your letter must include:

• Your name,
• Your Medicare Health Insurance Claim Number (the number on your Medicare card),
• Your date of birth,
• Your return address,
• Your telephone number in case more information is needed,
• An explanation of which information you want corrected, and
• Your signature.