Alabama

Contact Information

Acentra Health Beneficiary Helpline: 1-888-317-0751

Toll-free Fax

TTY:* 855-843-4776

*A TTY (teletypewriter) is a special device that lets people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired use the telephone to communicate, by allowing them to type messages back and forth to one another instead of talking and listening. A TTY is required at both ends of the conversation in order to communicate.

State Resources

Health Quality Innovators (QIN-QIO) - Learn about how QIN-QIOs improve healthcare quality for people with Medicare.

Alabama Area Agencies on Aging - Can assist with concerns related to seniors.

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners - Can assist with complaints against a healthcare practitioner.

Alabama Department of Public Health - Can assist with complaints against healthcare facilities.

Alabama Department of Senior Services - Can assist with services for the aging community.

Alabama Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Can assist with nursing home questions and concerns.

Senior Medicare Patrol - Can assist with Medicare fraud concerns.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) - Can assist with health insurance questions and counseling.

Federal Web Links

Medicare - The official US government site for Medicare.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs - Access and manage your VA benefits and health care.

Social Security Administration - Check out your Social Security statement, change your address, manage benefits, and more.

The Joint Commission - Report a patient safety concern or file a complaint.

Administration on Aging - Their mission is to help other older adults who want to live independently, plan your finances, and take charge of your health care.

Department of Health & Human Services, Elder Abuse - Take steps to protect your physical, mental, and financial security.

Resources for Hurricanes (and Other Natural Disasters)

CMS Emergency Response and Recovery Website - Information on how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with providers to make sure that the health care of beneficiaries is minimally impacted by the hurricane.

Healthcare Ready - A resource to locate open pharmacies in your area. (This link is only available during hurricane season.)

Red Cross - Information about shelters, food, and emergency management.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) - Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response - Public health and medical emergency support.

Kidney Community Emergency Response - The Kidney Community Emergency Response (KCER) Program has resources and information available to assist dialysis and kidney transplant patients before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.  

Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - Can assist with hospice concerns.

Alabama Hospital Association - Can assist with hospital concerns.

Alabama Nursing Home Association - Can assist with skilled nursing facility concerns.