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If you have a complaint about the quality of care received by a Medicare Beneficiary, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE or contact TMF Health Quality Institute directly at 1-800-725-8315 or complaints@tmf.org.

TMF Health Quality Institute is the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for people with Medicare in Texas. Each state in the country has a QIO working to protect Medicare patient rights and improve the quality of health care in each state. TMF Health Quality Institute provides review of your medical records to review any quality of care issues and conducts statewide health projects to improve your health and quality of life.

	Termination of Medicare Services If you are receiving care from a comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility, home health agency, hospice or skilled nursing facility, click here to learn more about your rights when health care services are ended.
	New TMF Medicare Part D Web Site TMF Health Quality Institute is announcing a new Web site with Medicare Part D resources for patients, physicians, pharmacists and Prescription Drug Plan providers.
	Vaccination Materials for Patients and Community Organizations These tools are designed for Medicare beneficiaries and community organizations.
	Helpful Telephone Numbers and Web Sites Click here for a list of phone numbers and web sites that may be helpful for Medicare beneficiaries.
	Your Rights as a Medicare Patient TMF can help Medicare beneficiaries address concerns about the quality of their medical care. Click here to find out how.
Medicare + Choice	New Medicare+Choice Enrollee Rights Medicare+Choice enrollees have the right to appeal An Important Medicare Message of Non-Coverage notice, but must do so before noon the day after you receive the notice. Click here for more information.
	What is Mediation? Mediation is a new option to resolve complaints about medical care under Medicare. Click here to learn more.
	Publications For Medicare Beneficiaries TMF creates and distributes several publications to help inform Medicare recipients of their rights and benefits. These publications can be ordered or downloaded online.
	Diabetes Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries Publications and information for Medicare recipients with diabetes.
	Information for Nursing Home Consumers and Their Families These resources can help consumers find and evaluate nursing homes in Texas using Nursing Home Compare.
	Home Health Compare A tool to compare home health agencies in your area.
	Mammography Resources for Medicare Beneficiaries Information and resources related to breast cancer and mammography.
	Medicare Annual Report 2007 The Annual Medical Services Review Report is an update on TMF's contractually-required medical review activities in Texas.

For more information on Medicare, please call the Helpline at
1-800 MEDICARE (633-4227).

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