General Information Guide

Interactive Voice Response System

CMS requires that Medicare contractors offer self-service options to their providers for general inquiries. CMS also requires providers to utilize those self-service options, such as the IVR.

National Government Services developed an IVR system to assist you in answering a number of general questions. The IVR uses natural language and text-to-speech technology that responds to your voice. Touch tone is also available throughout the application, as needed.

You can obtain information such as claim status, deductibles, check information and some general information. Our Provider Contact Center representatives are available to assist you with more complex inquiries that require extra time and attention.

The IVR is maintained on a separate line from our customer care representatives and is available beyond the normal contact center hours. As a result, you have greater access to the information you need when you need it.

Please Note: Based on CMS requirements, if you call a customer care representative with a question that can be answered by the IVR, you will be referred back to the IVR.

State IVR Number
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont 877-869-6504
Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin 877-908-9499


The IVR is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Menu options that require system access (e.g., the CWF) are limited to that systems availability.

​​​​​Visit Contact Us, Interactive Voice Response System for more details.

Revised 10/21/2024