I'll soon be 65 years old, and I'm going to keep on working. That's one of the most frequently asked questions Social Security offices receive. If you're already receiving benefits, we'll automatically send you a reminder about enrolling in Medicare. But if you aren't receiving Social Security benefits, you won't get a notice from us. You can file your enrollment application by phone or in person at one of our 1,300 offices.
Enrollment is easy.
However, there are some considerations and decisions to be made. First, there's some basic information you need to know about Medicare. Part A helps pay for inpatient care in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities following a hospital stay, home health care and hospice care. Although you'll need to enroll in Part A when you reach age 65, you can delay enrolling in Part B if you're currently employed and covered under a group health plan. After your group coverage ends, you can then enroll during a special enrollment period and avoid the 10 percent premium surcharge for late enrollment in Part B Medicare.