Federal Medicare Contacts
| Organization | Phone Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1-800-MEDICARE | 1-800-633-4227 | 24/7 |
| Medicare TTY | 1-877-486-2048 | 24/7 |
| Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm local time |
| Social Security TTY | 1-800-325-0778 | Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm |
| Medicare Fraud Hotline | 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) | 24/7 |
| Railroad Retirement Board | 1-877-772-5772 | Mon-Fri, 9am-3:30pm |
California-Specific Contacts
| Organization | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| HICAP (Free Medicare Counseling) | 1-800-434-0222 |
| California Department of Insurance | 1-800-927-4357 |
| California Department of Aging | (916) 419-7500 |
| Medi-Cal Customer Service | 1-800-541-5555 |
| Covered California | 1-800-300-1506 |
| Elder Abuse Hotline | 1-833-401-0832 |
| Eldercare Locator | 1-800-677-1116 |
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What is the Medicare phone number?
The main Medicare helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), available 24/7. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
What is the HICAP phone number in California?
The statewide HICAP hotline for free Medicare counseling is 1-800-434-0222.