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2. How do I sign up for Medicare?

   www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/how-do-i-sign-up-for...

   Contact Social Security to sign up for Medicare. You can either: Sign up for just Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) . Apply to get benefits from Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board). You’ll get Part A automatically once you start getting benefits. You’ll choose if you want Part B when you apply for ...

3. Ready to sign up for Part A & Part B - Medicare

   www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/ready-to-sign-up-for...

   You’ll need your Medicare Number to create your secure Medicare account here on Medicare.gov, join a plan, or buy supplemental insurance. Generally, you can only drop Part A (Hospital Insurance) if you have to pay a premium for it, also called Premium-Part A.

4. Prepare to sign up - Medicare

   www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up

   Most people get Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) when first eligible (usually when turning 65). Answer a few questions to check when and how to sign up based on your personal situation. Learn about Part A and Part B sign up periods and when coverage starts.

5. Get started with Medicare

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   Follow this path to sign up for Medicare if you’re waiting until 65 or older to get retirement benefits from Social Security

6. When can I sign up for Medicare?

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   Generally, you’re first eligible to sign up for Part A and Part B starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after you turn 65. Find out if: Your state will sign you up for Medicare (or if you need to sign up). Your Medicaid coverage will change after you’re eligible for Medicare. What else do I need to know?

7. When does Medicare coverage start? | Medicare

   www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/when-does-medicare...

   Coverage begins: The month after you sign up. Go to SSA.gov to apply for Medicare online. Apply Online. If you already have Part A, fill out form CMS 40B to sign up for Part B. Send the completed form to your local Social Security office by fax or mail. Have TRICARE: Starts: When Social Security notifies you. Ends: 12 months later.

8. How to get prescription drug coverage - Medicare

   www.medicare.gov/drug-coverage-part-d/how-to-get-prescription-drug-coverage

   Once you choose a Medicare drug plan, here's how to get prescription drug coverage: Enroll on the Medicare Plan Finder or on the plan's website. Complete a paper enrollment form. Call the plan. Call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY: 1-877-486-2048.

9. Working past 65 - Medicare

   www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/medicare-basics/working-past-65

   Sign up for both Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) when you’re first eligible (usually when you turn 65). If you sign up later, you may have to pay a penalty. If you can’t afford insurance, there are ways to get help paying costs. How do I sign up for Medicare when I'm ready?

10. Your Medicare Card

    www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/using-medicare/your-medicare...

    Your card contains a Medicare number that’s unique to you, displays if you have Medicare Part A, Part B, or both, and the date your coverage begins. You can also order a replacement Medicare Card.

11. Avoid late enrollment penalties | Medicare

    www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/medicare-costs/avoid-penalties

    It’s important to sign up for Medicare coverage during your Initial Enrollment Period , unless you have other coverage that’s similar in value to Medicare (like from an employer). If you don’t, you may have to pay an extra amount, called a late enrollment penalty.