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How do I sign up for Medicare?
Contact Social Security to sign up for Medicare. You can either: Sign up for just Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) . Apply to get benefits from Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board). You’ll get Part A automatically once you start getting benefits. You’ll choose if you want Part B when you apply for ...
Prepare to sign up - Medicare
Most people get Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) when first eligible (usually when turning 65). Answer a few questions to check when and how to sign up based on your personal situation. Learn about Part A and Part B sign up periods and when coverage starts.
Welcome to Medicare | Medicare
Get your Medicare information faster by getting your “Medicare & You” handbook and Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs) electronically.
Get started with Medicare
Some people get Medicare automatically, others have to actively sign up -- it depends if you start getting retirement or disability benefits from Social Security before you turn 65. What do Social Security benefits have to do with getting Medicare?
Ready to sign up for Part A & Part B - Medicare
You’ll create your secure my Social Security account to sign up for Medicare or apply for Social Security benefits online. You can only sign up for Part B (or Part A if you have to pay a premium for it) at certain times.
Go digital - Medicare
Sign up to get your yearly "Medicare & You" handbook and claims statements, called "Medicare Summary Notices," electronically. View your Original Medicare claims as soon as they're processed. Print a copy of your official Medicare card.
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Joining a plan - Medicare
Starts 3 months before you get Medicare (Part A and/or Part B) and ends 3 months after you get Medicare. Join any plan. You need both Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) to join a Medicare Advantage Plan with or without drug coverage.
When can I sign up for Medicare?
Generally, you’re first eligible to sign up for Part A and Part B starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after you turn 65. Find out if: Your state will sign you up for Medicare (or if you need to sign up). Your Medicaid coverage will change after you’re eligible for Medicare. What else do I need to know?