Appeals -- Part B

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Appeals

First-level appeals status

Find the outcome of first-level appeals on SPOT – Online access to first-level appeals outcomes, exclusively on SPOT.

Confirmation of appeal requests -- Use this tool for confirmation that appeal requests have been received by First Coast Service Options.

News

When to file an appeal

Modified: 2/21/2019

Find information regarding the appeals process -- levels, forms, training, FAQs, and how to appeal Medicare coverage and payment decisions.

When to file an appeal

Find information on how to appeal Medicare coverage and payment decisions including: appropriate levels of appeals, forms, training, and FAQs.

Appeals forms

Locate the necessary forms to appeal claim decisions.

FAQs

Find the answers to common appeals-related questions.

Important things to know about Part B appeals

Appeals contact information

Find phone numbers and addresses for appeals-related inquiries.

• Part B Florida

• Part B Puerto Rico

• Part B U.S. Virgin Islands

Overpayments

Did you receive a demand letter or notice an overpayment? Learn more with the following resources and forms:

FAQs -- learn more about how to handle overpayments

Forms -- find the appropriate forms to resolve or dispute overpayments

Resources

Appeals information on CMS.gov external link

CMS appeals process flow chart external pdf file

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