How To Register For Medicare Part A Online
If you already have part a and want to sign up for part b complete an application for enrollment in part b cms 40b.
How to register for medicare part a online. Because you must pay a premium for part b coverage you can turn it down. You can choose how you get your medicare coverage. When can i join a health or drug plan. Apply for medicare online. There are certain times of the year when you can sign up or change how you get your coverage.
You would like to enroll in part b during the special enrollment period. You may have to sign up if you re 65 or almost 65 and not getting social security. Find out when you can sign up for or change your medicare coverage. For many people signing up for medicare part b doesn t require you to leave the comfort of home. If you are applying for medicare part b due to a loss of employment or group health coverage you will also need to complete form cms l564 request for employment information.
Medicare will send you a welcome to medicare packet 3 months before you turn 65. Get this form and instructions in spanish. If you are already enrolled in medicare part a and you would like to enroll in part b please complete form cms 40b application for enrollment in medicare part b medical insurance. You ll still have other important deadlines and actions to take so read all of the materials in the packet. If you sign up for medicare part b when you re first eligible you can avoid a penalty.
Call social security at 1 800 772 1213 tty. In person at your local social security office. You are already enrolled in medicare part a. If you re eligible at age 65 your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday includes the month you turn age 65 and ends three months after that birthday. By calling social security at 1 800 772 1213 tty users 1 800 325 0778 monday through friday from 7am to 7pm.
If you worked for a railroad call the rrb at 1 877 772 5772. Nor may you secure a medicare supplement or medicare advantage plan. With our online application you can sign up for medicare part a hospital insurance and part b medical insurance. Apply online for medicare on social security s website. If you have only part a coverage you are not permitted to enroll in a part d prescription drug plan.