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Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they're first eligible, typically at age 65. It's important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties.
I’m getting Social Security benefits after 65. Follow this path if you’re waiting until you turn 65 or older to collect Social Security benefits. When you’re ready, you’ll have to contact Social Security to sign up for Medicare.
If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits when you turn 65, you’ll be automatically enrolled in Medicare — no need to let Social Security know that your birthday is coming.
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. You’ll sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B through Social Security, so you can make both retirement and Medicare choices and withhold any premiums from your benefit payments.
Supplemental Security Income for Age 65+ You’re 65 or older. And it's hard to pay for essentials like food, clothing, and a home. Learn how to apply. Check eligibility if you're not sure what to apply for.
Social Security Administration (SSA): If you have questions about Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment, visit SSA.gov. State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): For free, one-on-one help choosing a plan, reviewing coverage, understanding costs, and more, find your local SHIP.
Even if you are not ready to retire, you still should sign up for Medicare 3 months before your 65th birthday. The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or log in to your personal my Social Security account.
Are you within 3 months of turning age 65 or older and not ready to start your monthly Social Security benefits yet? You can use our online application to sign up just for Medicare and wait to apply for your retirement or spouses benefits later.
If you’ll turn 65 within three months, you can use our online application to apply for Medicare and Social Security retirement benefits at the same time, or you can use it to apply for just Medicare.
If you are not ready to receive Social Security benefits at 65 because you are still working, you can apply online for Medicare only. Or you may be able to wait until you retire to sign up during a special enrollment period. Learn more about how Medicare works if you are employed past age 65.