Getting a U.S. Stateside Representative / Opting out of unwanted calls, emails, and junk mail

Did you know that you can request a US representative when calling customer service with your Medicare plan?

1. When an offshore customer service rep answers your phone call, simply ask for a US Stateside Representative.
2. If they try to delay by asking how they can help, I politely respond with: “I would like to speak with someone in the United States please.”

Currently there is no federal requirement for them to respond to your request, but I have never been denied a transfer so long as it was during normal business hours.

Links Below are From the FTC website to Opt-Out of Phone & Mail/ Email Solicitations 

Including Credit Card Solicitations

• Stop unwanted junk mail
  $6.00 fee
• Opting out of prescreened offers, such as credit cards
• Sign up for Do-Not Call
• Opt-out of Email offers
• Deceased Do Not Contact Registration
  $5.00 fee

Additional Contact Numbers

Social Security (800) 772-1213
Medicare (800) 633-4227 [open 24/7]

Local Social Security Offices, by County

To reach a live person…After listening to the opening statement, press 2, then 0.

Deschutes (877) 405-0302
Clackamas (866) 964-4264
Lane (877)-405-9196
Linn (877) 405-9196
Marion (866) 593-1559
Multnomah (888) 632-6990
Washington (866) 964-2036
Yamhill (Call Marion County)