How do I Get Claims From Medicare & Medicaid?

Providers, pharmacies and medical supply companies will submit claims to Medicare and Medicaid on your behalf. You can view claims submitted to Medicare and Medicaid to verify their accuracy or just to look over your claims history. However, the methods for viewing Medicare and Medicaid claims vary. Medicare and Medicaid may sound similar, but they are two different programs. Medicare is health insurance program run by the federal government and is typically reserved for retired persons and those who are permanently disabled, while the Medicaid program is managed by each state and is reserved for pregnant and low-income persons.

Instructions

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  View Medicare claims online. You can create an account with MyMedicare.gov. The account will require your last name, Medicare number, date of birth, address and email address. Once signed up, you can log in and view your Medicare claims at any time.

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  Get Medicare claims information by phone. You can call 1-800-Medicare to inquire about claims or order copies of records by phone. You will be required to give the full name of the beneficiary, your relationship to the beneficiary, the Medicare number, date of birth and Social Security number.

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  View Medicaid claims online. Some states, such as Iowa, will allow you to register online and view all claims processed through the state's Medicaid program. You will need your full name, Medicaid number and an email address to register.

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  View Medicaid claims by contacting your case worker. Each Medicaid recipient has an assigned case worker. You can go in person to the social services office to go over Medicaid claims information or contact the Medicaid hot line in your state and request copies of certain claims.