If you have questions about your health care rights or the quality of medical care you receive, call North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc.’s Beneficiary Helpline at 1-800-472-2902.

If you are told to leave the hospital before you feel you are ready because Medicare feels that you no longer require an acute inpatient level of care, you should:

• Talk to your doctor.
• Ask for a written notice that says Medicare may not pay for your continued hospital care (a Notice of Noncoverage).  *
• Call North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc. for a review as soon as you get your written notice of noncoverage.
  

* When this happens, ask a hospital representative for a written explanation right away. This is called a Notice of Noncoverage. You must have this when you request a review by North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc. (NDHCRI). You need to contact NDHCRI (the QIO) at 1-800-472-2902, no later than your planned discharge date and before you leave the hospital.  You will receive a detailed notice from the hospital that explains the reasons they think you are ready to be discharged.  NDHCRI (the QIO) will review your medical records and other important information about your case.  NDHCRI will notify you of its decision within one (1) day after it receives all the necessary information.