What does the Medicare Appeals process allow beneficiaries to do?

The Medicare Appeals process allows beneficiaries to challenge decisions made by Medicare regarding coverage or payment for healthcare services. This means that if a beneficiary receives a denial for a service, feels that their coverage should have been approved, or disputes the amount that Medicare has paid for a service, they can formally appeal that decision. The process is structured to give beneficiaries a fair opportunity to present their case, review the reasons for the denial, and potentially overturn the decision through various levels of appeal.

In contrast, other options do not accurately reflect the purpose of the Medicare Appeals process. Challenging academic decisions or requesting additional benefits without justification does not fall under the scope of what the appeals process entails. Additionally, while beneficiaries can change their primary care physician, this action is unrelated to the appeals process and does not involve contesting a decision made by Medicare regarding coverage or payment. Hence, option B correctly captures the essence of what the Medicare Appeals process is designed for.