Claim Status, Non-Receipt of Benefits, and more

Thank you for contacting my office regarding your request for assistance with Medicare. 

The Social Security Administration assists in enrolling individuals turning 65 into Medicare and handles the collection of premiums.  If you have questions about enrollment or costs, you may contact the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213. 

For additional information about Medicare, please visit the Medicare website.  There, you can find health and drug plans, compare coverage options, and report fraud or abuse.  For more information on benefits and other Medicare resources, you may call 800-633-4227. 

My office is happy to assist with inquiries concerning the status of a Medicare claim, non-receipt of benefits, or other issues related to Medicare.  Below is a link to a Privacy Release Form, which authorizes my office to make a congressional inquiry on your behalf.  Please complete the form to proceed with your inquiry and upload any supporting documentation where applicable.

If you have any further questions or if this is a time-sensitive matter, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (713) 353-8680. 

Please click here to complete your Privacy Release Form. 

Please note that my office cannot assist with Medicaid-related issues, as the State of Texas manages Medicaid.  For assistance with Medicaid, including applying for coverage, renewing your Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage, or other related issues, please visit the Medicaid website or contact your state representative.  You can find your state representative here.