Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides access to non-privileged records/documents maintained by Federal agencies, and those acting on behalf of Federal agencies, such as Medicare Part B carriers. This carrier's Freedom of Information Unit directly responds to certain requests for existing records/documents in the possession of the carrier. If the requester is seeking information or clarification, as opposed to documents, the request does not fall within the scope of the FOIA.
All FOIA requests must be in writing and signed by the requester. The FOIA Unit will respond in writing, not by phone or fax. The FOIA is authorized by law to collect fees for responding to FOIA requests. FOIA requests processed by the carrier may involve a nominal fee.
Below are some examples of the information most commonly requested by Medicare beneficiaries. Much of this information is currently available on the Internet. Some examples from our beneficiaries' requests are:
- Duplicate Explanation of Benefits or Medicare Summary Notice for deceased beneficiaries
- Drug Coverage
- General Medicare Coverage
Submit your Part B FOI requests to:
WPS Medicare
Attn: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
PO Box 8810
Marion, IL 62959
If your are a Medicare beneficiary, please print, fill out, and send the WPS Authorization form along with the Request form A (below) to the appropriate address listed above.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST FORM
| FORM A | |
| Enter the description of your request here. | |
| CUSTOMER INFORMATION | |
| Customer Name: | |
| Mailing
Address - Street (No P.O. Boxes) |
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| City, State, Zip Code | |
| Telephone Number | ( ) |
| Signature | |
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