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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• 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
• Retiring and making the switch to Medicare Article

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