How To Sign Up For Medicare The First Time

When you first get medicare.
How to sign up for medicare the first time. Provided by midamerica financial resources. Medicare enrollment is automatic for some. Find out your medicare initial enrollment period dates. It s only available in your first year. If you sign up for medicare part b when you re first eligible you can avoid a penalty.
I have employer coverage. If you were born in 1955 or earlier you can join the ranks of medicare beneficiaries this year here s what you need to know about turning 65 and signing up for medicare for the first time. If you sign up within 6 months of your 65th birthday your coverage will start at one of these times. Keep in mind that not all health insurance coverage is created equal. Then upload your evidence of group health plan or large group health plan.
You can sign up for free part a if you re eligible any time during or after your initial enrollment period starts. Some people get medicare automatically and some have to sign up. This free one time comprehensive preventive visit puts you in control of your health and your medicare from the start. You have three options to submit your enrollment request under the special enrollment period. Apply online for medicare on social security s website.
Learn what else medicare covers. Begins 3 months before the month you turn 65. Make a welcome to medicare preventive visit appointment during the first 12 months you have medicare. When you re first eligible for medicare you have a 7 month initial enrollment period to sign up for part a and or part b. Some people get medicare automatically but some don t and may need to sign up.
Go to apply online for medicare part b during a special enrollment period and complete cms 40b and cms l564. For those receiving social security benefits the coverage starts on the first day of the month you turn 65. The month before you turn 65 if your birthday is the first of the month. You have a set time period when you can first sign up for medicare unless you qualify to delay. The medicare hotline at 800 633 4227 is still open to handle critical issues but not new applicants.