Important Information About Your Appeal Rights
For more information about your appeal rights, call us or see your Evidence of
Coverage.
There are two kinds of appeals you can
file:
Standard (30 days) – You can ask for a
standard appeal. We must give you a
decision no later than 30 days after we get
your appeal. (We may extend this time by
up to 14 days if you request an extension,
or if we need additional information and
the extension benefits you.)
Fast (72 hour review) – You can ask for a
fast appeal if you or your doctor believe
that your health could be seriously harmed
by waiting too long for a decision. We
must decide on a fast appeal no later than
72 hours after we get your appeal. (We
may extend this time by up to 14 days if
you request an extension, or if we need
additional information and the extension
benefits you.)
• If any doctor asks for a fast appeal for
you, or supports you in asking for one,
and the doctor indicates that waiting for
30 days could seriously harm your
health, we will automatically give you
a fast appeal.
• If you ask for a fast appeal without
support from a doctor, we will decide if
your health requires a fast appeal. We
will notify you if we do not give you a
fast appeal, and we will decide your
appeal within 30 days.
What Do I Include With My Appeal?
Your written request should include: your
name, address, member number, reasons
for appealing, and any evidence you wish
to attach. You may send in supporting
medical records, doctors’ letters, or other
information that explains why we should
provide the service. Call your doctor if you
need this information to help you with your
appeal. You may send this information or
present this information in person.
For a Standard Appeal: You or your
authorized representative should mail or
deliver your written appeal to the
address(es) below:
Grievance & Appeal Resolution Services
CalOptima
505 City Parkway West
Orange, CA 92868
For a Fast Appeal: You or your
authorized representative should contact us
by telephone or fax:
1-877-412-2734
What Happens Next? If you appeal, we
will review our decision. After we review
our decision, if any of the services you
requested are still denied, Medicare will
pr
ovide you with a new and impartial review
of your case by a reviewer outside of
OneCare. If you disagree with that
decision, you will have further appeal
rights. You will be notified of those appeal
rights if this happens.
Contact Information:
If you need information or help, call us
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. at:
Toll Free: 1-877-412-2734
TTY/TTD: 1-800-735-2929
Other Resources To Help You:
Medicare Rights Center:
Toll Free: 1-888-HMO-9050
Elder Care Locator:
Toll Free: 1-800-677-1116
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY/TTD: 1-877-486-2048
Form No. CMS-10003-NDMC OMB Approval No. 0938-0829