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Checklist: Call log and written follow-up

Keep a record each time you call a provider, plan, or collector. Use one page for each issue.

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Before the call

Your bill, EOB, or notice in front of you
Your member ID and account or claim number
One clear question or request, written down

During the call

Date and time of the call
Name of the person you spoke with
Reference or call number
What they will do, and by when
Ask them to note the call on your account

After the call

Send a short letter or message repeating what was agreed
Keep copies of letters, emails, and mailing receipts
Put the follow-up date on your calendar
If nothing happens by then, call back and give the reference number

Related

This is general education. For decisions about your own plan, taxes, or legal rights, check your plan documents or a qualified professional.

Review status: Draft. Version 1. Sources retrieved: October 14, 2026.

Sources

Medical bill rights (No Surprises Act protections) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Applies to: current page. Published or updated: Unknown. Retrieved: .
What should I know about debt collection and credit reporting if my medical bill was sent to collections? Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Applies to: current page (last modified 2025-08-04). Published or updated: August 4, 2025. Retrieved: November 5, 2026.