MEMBER RESOURCES > APPEALS OR EXCEPTIONS
Appoint a representative, file a grievance or appeal,
request a coverage determination, and more.
Name an Appointed Representative
You can file a grievance or an appeal yourself. You can also choose someone to do this for you. This person is called your appointed representative.
Your appointed representative can be:
- A family member
- A friend
- A lawyer or advocate
- Your doctor or another health care provider
- Anyone you trust to act for you
To name an appointed representative, complete the CMS Appointment of Representative Form (CMS Form CMS-1696).
Send the completed form to:
Mail:
Align Senior Care Appeals and Grievances Department PO Box 40 Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Fax: 1-833-610-2380
If you need help or have questions, call Member Services:
- California: 1-844-305-3879 (TTY 711)
- Florida: 1-844-788-8935 (TTY 711)
- Michigan: 1-855-855-0336 (TTY 711)
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