Federal Court Review

The fifth level of appeal is carried out by the Federal District Court (U.S. District Court).

• Time limit to initiate = 60 days from date of receipt of Medicare Appeals Council decision
• Amount in Controversy = $1,840 (effective 1/1/2024)
  • Note: The amount in controversy for CY 2023 was $1,850.

Submit a Federal Court Review

In Writing

Send requests for a Federal Court Review to:

Department of Health and Human Services
General Counsel
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201

Revised 2/19/2024