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Medicare Rights & Protections

Your guaranteed rights as a Medicare beneficiary.

Publisher
CMS
Format
PDF
Last reviewed
January 15, 1970

What it is

This CMS publication summarizes the rights every Medicare beneficiary has โ€” including the right to appeal, to receive treatment without discrimination, to have your medical information kept private, and to get information in a language you understand.

Who should read this

  • Every beneficiary, at least once.
  • Anyone facing a difficult coverage or discharge decision.
  • Advocates or family members helping a loved one navigate care.

Key topics covered

Right to appealNon-discriminationPrivacy of medical informationLanguage access

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