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When to sign up for Medicare. Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they're first eligible, typically at age 65. It's important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties.
Coverage always starts on the first of the month. If you qualify for premium-free Part A: Your Part A coverage starts the month you turn 65. (If your birthday is on the first of the month, coverage starts the month before you turn 65.) Part B (and premium-Part A): Coverage starts based on the month you sign up:
If you begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits between age 62 and up to 4 months before turning 65, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B when you turn 65. If you apply for Social Security 3 months before you turn 65 or later, you can sign up for Medicare when you apply for Social Security.
Do you automatically get Medicare when you turn 65? If you’re receiving Social Security benefits, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) when you...
Yes. If you are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration will automatically sign you up at age 65 for parts A and B of Medicare. (Medicare is operated by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, but Social Security handles enrollment.)
You automatically get Medicare when you turn 65. You’ll get Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) . We’ll mail you a welcome package with your Medicare card 3 months before your Medicare coverage starts.
Some people are automatically enrolled in Medicare at age 65, while others have to apply. Take these steps to enroll in Medicare.