If you already get Social Security benefits, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B). In the mail, you will receive all the information you need a few months before you become eligible.
If you already get Social Security benefits, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Medical Insurance (Part B). In the mail, you will receive all the information you need a few months before you become eligible.
If you don’t get Social Security benefits and are not ready to apply for them yet, you should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday.
The easiest way to apply for Medicare is by using the online application.
If you don’t wish to apply online, contact Social Security by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Important Information about Medical Insurance (Part B) Coverage
Because you must pay a premium for Part B coverage, you can turn it down. However, if you decide to sign up for Part B later, your coverage can be delayed and you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Part B coverage. Your monthly premium will go up 10 percent for each 12-month period you were eligible for Part B, but didn’t sign up for it unless you qualify for a special enrollment period.
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