Tier 1 : Basic Customer Service : 1-800-747-5618
Tier 2: Slightly Escalated Customer Service: 1-800-522-7341 #2
Tier 3: Case Management: 1-888-685-1358

Comments from readers and around the net suggest that Tier 2 will follow the rules to the letter and not really give much nudge. If you need customer service people capable of independent thought and analysis, you’ll want Tier 3, however, they can be hard to reach and seem to have a reputation for not returning phone calls.

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