Is 1-877-486-2048 really Medicare?

Yes. 1-877-486-2048 is Medicare's TTY number in the United States. It's listed on Medicare's own page.

Last checked against medicare.gov on 1 November 2026.

Yes, this is Medicare

Medicare TTY · United States 1-877-486-2048 Source: medicare.gov · checked 1 November 2026

A call showing this number can still be a scam

Scammers can make any number appear on your screen. If someone called you, hang up and ring 1-877-486-2048 yourself.

Is 1-877-486-2048 really Medicare?

Yes. It's on Medicare's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 1-877-486-2048. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 1-877-486-2048 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

Someone texted me this number and told me to call it.

Medicare doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use Medicare's app or website, typed by hand.

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