Under normal circumstances, you may Apply for Medicare Part A and even Part B (only) at a local Social
Security Administration office. Since appointments are limited, consider applying online:
- You can apply for Part A and Part B at ssa.gov/benefits/medicare and until recently, via telephone appointment: In some situations, it may still be possible to schedule a telephone appointment: Phone Social Security at (800) 772-1213.
- Use this link if you already have Part A and intend to Apply for Part B only
- If you are returning to original Medicare from Medicare Advantage, read this.
- Link to Social Security’s Video on applying for Medicare through the Social Security website.
- When should you begin the process of applying to Medicare? Read about important timelines and deadlines in a recent article on this site or phone our office and request a consultation: 408-252-7300. The ideal age to start understanding and preparing is age 62.
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Best Practices: Applying for Medicare Part A and Part B
- If you are age 61, 62, 63 or 64, here is another must-read article. It is also helpful for persons working past 65.
- Find your doctors well before applying for Medicare- See related article.
- Find a local, experienced Independent Agent, representing lots of insurance companies.
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Related Links
- CMS-40B ENGLISH HTML
- CMS-40B – Spanish – HTML
- Apply for Medicare-Part B Online During a Special Enrollment Period
- CMS Accessibility & Nondiscrimination for Individuals with Disabilities Notice
- SSA Office Locator
