Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Official Website: https://www.cms.gov/

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides health coverage to more than 100 million people through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The CMS seeks to strengthen and modernize the Nation’s health care system, to provide access to high quality care and improved health at lower costs.

Forms & Documents

Browse all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) government forms

All 8 forms

Form Title Topics
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS) DATA
Appeal and Grievance Data Form
Appeal and Grievance Data Form Instructions
DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) CERTIFICATE OF DISPOSITION (COD) FOR DATA ACQUIRED FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)
DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) SIGNATURE ADDENDUM FOR DATA ACQUIRED FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) FORM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE LIMITED DATA SET DATA USE AGREEMENT (DUA) (CMS-R-0235L)
Parts C & D Enrollee Grievances, Organization/Coverage Determinations, and Appeals Guidance

Articles & Guides

1 guide

How to Apply for Medicare Insurance?

The US government doesn't provide health insurance to the entire population because it lacks a national health insurance system. There are only three government-backed health insurance programs in the US: the Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, and Medicare. This guide focuses on how to apply for Medicare.

Contact Information & Office Locations

All 2 contact points

CMS Baltimore Headquarters

Phone numbers:
  • (877) 267-2323 (Employee directory available)
  • (410) 786-3000
  • (866) 226-1819
  • (410) 786-0727 (Local)

People with Medicare

Phone numbers:
  • (800) MEDICARE (800-633-4227)
  • (877) 486-2048 (Medicare Service Center TTY)
  • 800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477) (Report Medicare Fraud & Abuse)

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