With Medicare coverage, you are guaranteed rights and protections. These include the right to:  

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• Be treated with respect

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• Be protected from discrimination

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• Receive the care you need when you need it

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• Be informed about decisions that affect your Medicare coverage or payment

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• Have your questions about the Medicare program answered

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• File a complaint about the quality of your care

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• Request a review of a decision to end healthcare services if you do not agree with it

You can learn about your Medicare rights and protections by downloading this easy-to-read booklet called "Your Medicare Rights and Protections."

Your Hospital Rights Under Medicare

Hospitals must give written notice to people with Medicare saying inpatient hospital care is no longer needed. This happens when Medicare will no longer cover the services. The notice is called An Important Message from Medicare. You or your healthcare representative should keep this notice from the hospital. The notice gives you steps for filing an appeal. You can make an appeal when you think you are being discharged too soon.