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Full Resource Name:

1-800-MEDICARE HELPLINE

Address

200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201

(800) 633-4227

medicare.gov/

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Description:

1-800-MEDICARE is a 24 hour, 7 days a week helpline providing information on Medicare health plans. Also provides a recording with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Medicare Information/Counseling

Geography Served

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General Information

Hours:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Intake Process:

Call for specific information relating to individuals case

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Open to the public

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

Related Resource

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Date of Official Change:

December 10, 2025

Legal Status:

Public Service

Year Incorporated:

1999

Geographies Served

  • Serves All Areas

Address Listings

Mailing

200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201

Physical (Primary)

200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201

Contacts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Primary Contact

Secretary of HHS

Main

(202) 690-7000

secretary@hhs.gov

Phone Numbers

Main

(800) 633-4227