As a Medicare beneficiary, you have a right to:

• Receive all of the care necessary for the proper diagnosis and treatment of your illness or injury.
• Have your discharge date be determined only by your medical needs and not by Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) or Medicare payment.
• Be involved in decisions concerning your health care.
• Be fully informed about decisions affecting your Medicare coverage and payment of services.
• Appeal any written notice you receive from the hospital or from Medicare stating they will no longer pay for your care.
• Seek assistance from a discharge planner. The hospital discharge planner will work with you and your family members to plan and arrange for care you may need when you leave the hospital. 
• Review the quality of your care. If you have questions about the quality of care you received or if you feel you were discharged from the hospital too soon, call North Dakota Health Care Review, Inc. (NDHCRI).

As a Medicare beneficiary, your responsibilities are:

• Talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding your medical care.
• Become an educated health care consumer; take an active role in making changes that will help you lead a healthier life. 
• Understand what Medicare covers and does not cover.