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Understand Medicare in 20 Minutes
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR MEDICARE IF YOU ARE TURNING 65 SOON
If you begin receiving Social Security before turning 65, Medicare will automatically send your Medicare ID card by mail approximately three months prior to your birthday month.
If you have not yet begun receiving Social Security benefits but wish to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B, you may do so online. Individuals with an existing My Social Security account at SSA.GOV can log in and access the Medicare section, where they will find the option to enroll in Medicare.
If you don’t have a My Social Security Account, contact your local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare Part A and B:
Search Your Local Social Security Office:
https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp
HOW TO SIGN UP FOR MEDICARE IF YOU ARE OVER AGE 65
If you’re over 65, you’ll need proof of employer coverage. Have your HR department complete and sign the…
Request for Employment Information Form:
https://www.cms.gov/cms-l564-request-employment-information
Bring this form to Social Security.
If you have enrolled in Medicare Part A and have your Medicare ID Number, please complete and sign the following form.
Application For Enrollment in Medicare Part B:
https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-40b-application-enrollment-medicare-part-b-medical-insurance.pdf
Bring this form to Social Security with the Employment Form. They will want both.