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Sign up for Medicare. If you're 65 or older, you can enroll online for Parts A and B, or Part A only. You can delay Part B if you're already covered through an employer group health plan. The application is for retirement benefits and Medicare, or Medicare only. Apply online.
Sign up for Part B only. Part B helps pay for your basic healthcare services. If you already have Part A, you can add Part B during specific enrollment periods. It's important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties.
Sign up for Medicare. You'll sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B through Social Security. You can learn more and sign up for other parts at Medicare.gov. Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older.
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.
You can use our online application to sign up just for Medicare and wait to apply for your retirement or spouses benefits later. It takes less than 10 minutes, and there are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required.
The easiest way to apply for Medicare is by using our online application or you can make an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information read our Medicare publication.
Choose to sign up for Medicare only and delay filing for retirement benefits. Because of your age, you can use the application to sign up for Medicare only (no monthly retirement benefits) or Medicare and monthly retirement benefits.
You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no documentation. We’ll process your application and contact you if we need more information.
Why should I apply online for Medicare benefits? Applying online for Medicare benefits offers several advantages: • You can start your application immediately — you do not have to wait for an appointment. • You can apply from the comfort of your home, or from any computer with a secure connection. • You can avoid a trip to a
Visit the Medicare website to: Compare and choose Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (prescription drug coverage) plans. Find Medicare providers. View your claims. View and pay your Medicare bill. Go to Medicare.gov. You’ll sign up for Part A and Part B through Social Security.