Below are several helpful phone numbers for resolving problems related to COPD, especially issues with oxygen and oxygen equipment providers. Also, there is one very important e-mail address.

Help Line - COPD information line: 1/866-316-2673

COPD patients man this phone line daily and can give support and advice. This line can be very helpful for those NOT yet on Medicare.

Medicare Beneficiary Complaint Hotline: 1-800-404-8702

Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman

Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get help. .

How the Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman Works for you - The Office of the Medicare Ombudsman (OMO) helps you with complaints, grievances, and information requests.

Oxygen and DME provider issues (with or without Medicare) – address e-mail to - competitiveacquisitionombudsman@cms.hhs.gov

My e-mail to the above address was quickly answered and my problem was resolved immediately.

Another # to try for help with uncooperative DME/oxygen providers is 803-763-5757