Medicare Advocacy Project


Contact Information

Agency:Western Massachusetts Legal Services, Inc.
State Agency:No
Agency Office:One Monarch Place
Suite:Suite 400
Springfield, MA 01144
Region:West
Phone # 1:(413) 781-7814
Phone # 2:(800) 639-1109
Contact:Ali Bers - Attorney
Email Address:
Website Address:http://www.wmls.org/

Narrative

Provides free advice and legal representation to Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries (elders & people with disabilities), e.g. those who have been wrongfully denied Medicare coverage for health care services, prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, ambulance service, home health care or skilled nursing facility care, etc. Focus is on people with limited income and people who are also eligible for MassHealth,  Medicare Advocacy Project also offers education and training on the Medicare program. 800# works only (413) dialing code.


Program Type

  • Legal/Advocacy

Service Types

  • LAW
    • Advocacy
  • LAW
    • Info/referral
    • Legal Representation Services
    • Lobbying
    • Other
  • FINANCES
    • Medical Insurance-Medicaid/commonhealth
    • Medicare
  • LAW
    • Medication

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Wheelchair Ramps
  • Elevators
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Pub Transportation
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Accessible Public Transportation

Areas Served

Local Area
  • HAMPSHIRE
  • HAMPDEN
  • FRANKLIN
  • BERKSHIRE COUNTIES

Additional Information

Gender:Both
Ages:0 to 99
Age Groups Served:
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Pre-School
  • Lower Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Junior High School
  • High School
  • Young Adult
  • Adult
  • Elder

Program's minimum age for Elder Services:
Referrals:Direct and Indirect
Fees:
  • All Services Free

Licensed By:

Accredited By:

Contracts:


Resource last updated on: 4/28/2009

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