How To Apply Online For Just Medicare 
You can apply online for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire. Use our online application to sign up for Medicare. It takes less than 10 minutes. In most cases , once your application is submitted electronically , you re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if we need more information. Otherwise , you ll receive your Medicare card in the mail. Learn more about your Medicare card. Apply for Medicare Only Return to Saved Application|Check Application Status|Replace Medicare Card Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS. Social Security works with CMS by enrolling people in Medicare. For more information about applying for Medicare only and delaying retirement benefits , visit Applying for Medicare Only Before You Decide. To find out what documents and information you need to apply , go to the Checklist For The Online Medicare, Retirement, And Spouses Application. 

New Medicare Cards 
To help protect your identity , Medicare has sent you a new Medicare card. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that s unique to you, instead of your Social Security Number. If you did not receive your new Medicare card , there may be something that needs to be corrected, like your mailing address. You can update your mailing address by logging in to or creating your personal my Social Security account. 

Learn about Medicare 
Medicare is our country s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure. To learn more , read our Medicare publication. 

Already Enrolled in Medicare 
If you already have Medicare , you can get information and services online. Find out how to manage your benefits. If you already have Medicare Part A and wish to sign up for Medic

user: Good afternoon, how are you?. Look, i 'm searching for info about medicare, what can you tell me?

assistant: I'm fine thanks. And sure, no problem. Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people who is age 65 or older, although certain people under that age can qualify for the program too, including those with disability or organ failure.

assistant: Do you want to learn more?

user: Yes, please.

assistant: Good, you can then read more in our Medicare publication.

user: OK. Look i wanted to sign up for medicare but missed he enrollment last time, where can i get another chance?

assistant: Don't worry, you can try again and enroll from January 1 through March 31, After that your coverage will start on July 1.

user: And what about something called Special Enrollment Period?

assistant: Yeah, that falls in when you have medical insurance coverage under a group health plan. IN that case, you may not need to apply for Medicare part B at age 65, qualifying for SEP instead.

user: OK, so i understand than this can replace Medicare part B, isn't?

assistant: That's correct. 

user: O.k i'll take that into account. Now, what can you tell me about applying for medicare?

assistant: Are you effectively to apply for medicare?

user: No, no right now, just want to know more.

assistant: Are you interested in enroll you in Part B later?

user: Yeah, i think it is the better to do.

assistant: All right. If that so, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have Part B coverage. That means your Prime will go up 10 percent for each 12 month period you were eligible for Part B, but didn't sign up for it. Unless, of course, you qualify for a special enrollment period.