{"id":548,"date":"2024-11-25T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T17:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/derendingerins.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2024-12-06T16:11:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T00:11:01","slug":"applying-for-medicare-part-a-and-part-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derendingerins.com\/medicarehealthplans\/2024\/11\/25\/applying-for-medicare-part-a-and-part-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying For Medicare Part A and Part B"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Under normal circumstances, you may Apply for Medicare Part A and even Part B (only) at a local Social <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tippet-1.jpeg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/marc-medicarehelper\/calendly-topic-how-to-select-a-medigap-plan noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1964 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tippet-1.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Applying for Medicare Part A and Part B\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tippet-1.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tippet-1.jpeg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Tippet-1.jpeg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0Security Administration office. \u00a0Since appointments are limited, consider applying online:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"\">You can apply for Part A and Part B at <\/span><strong><span class=\"\"><a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/ssa.gov\/benefits\/medicare\">ssa.gov\/benefits\/medicare<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">and until recently, via telephone appointment: \u00a0In some situations, it may still be possible to schedule a telephone appointment: \u00a0Phone Social Security at (800) 772-1213\u202c.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Use this link if you already have Part A and intend to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/Medicare\/CMS-Forms\/CMS-Forms\/CMS-Forms-Items\/CMS017339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for Part B<\/a> only<\/li>\n<li>If you are returning to original Medicare from Medicare Advantage, <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/peaKIx-AO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">read this<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Link to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9pDzevas5gU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Social Security&#8217;s Video<\/a> <\/strong>on applying for Medicare through the Social Security website.<\/li>\n<li>When should you begin the process of applying to Medicare? <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3Qlk3-sR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Read<\/strong><\/a> about important <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3Qlk3-8B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>timelines and deadlines<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in a recent article on this site or phone our office and request a consultation: 408-252-7300. \u00a0The ideal age to start <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3Qlk3-sR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">understanding<\/a> and preparing is age 62.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_2805\" style=\"width: 247px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/marc-medicarehelper\/calendly-topic-how-to-select-a-medigap-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/marc-medicarehelper\/15min?back=1&amp;month=2024-09 noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2805\" class=\"wp-image-2805\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291.jpg?resize=237%2C130&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Marc's Calendar\" width=\"237\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C559&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C164&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C419&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C839&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1118&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?resize=624%2C341&amp;ssl=1 624w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?w=1250&amp;ssl=1 1250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/derendingerins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/shutterstock_2503592291-scaled.jpg?w=1875&amp;ssl=1 1875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 237px) 100vw, 237px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Schedule Free Telephone Consult in San Jose<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Did you know, Local, Independent <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CeAKeXrvC0c5EBA?we\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents<\/a><\/strong> are a free resource and can help you avoid delays and save time applying Medicare Medicare Part A and Part B. \u00a0And there is no added cost to your policy! \u00a0This saves you valuable time and helps avoid unexpected delays that could cause a missed deadline. Get a <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CeAKeXrvC0c5EBA?we\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free initial consultation<\/a> today and sign up for our Newsletter to receive periodic &#8220;good ideas&#8221; on Medicare.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Practices: Applying for Medicare Part A and Part B<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are age 61, 62, 63 or 64, here is another must-read <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3Qlk3-sR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>article<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0It is also helpful for persons working past 65.<\/li>\n<li>Find your doctors well before applying for Medicare- See related <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3Qlk3-q0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Find a local, experienced Independent <a href=\"https:\/\/g.page\/r\/CeAKeXrvC0c5EBA?we\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agent<\/a>, representing lots of insurance companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1>Schedule a <a 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