Medicare Benefits 


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

user: Hello, I have a question regarding my Medicare benefits. Can you help me out?

assistant: Of course. Do you want to know more about how to apply online for Medicare?

user: Yes, that was one of the things I have been wondering about. Care to explain?

assistant: Gladly. You can apply online for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire. Simply use our online application to sign up for Medicare, it takes less than 10 minutes.

assistant: Do you want more information about applying for Medicare and delaying retirement benefits?

user: No, thanks.

user: You just said that I can apply online for Medicare. So I can do this over the Internet?

assistant: Yes, you can apply online for Medicare. All you need to do is use our online application to sign up.

user: Sounds good, it will save me a long drive. What documents and information will I need for the application?

assistant: To see a complete list of what you need for the application, go to the Checklist For The Online Medicare , Retirement, And Spouses Application.

user: My cousin wants to apply as well, but she doesn't know how to use the Internet and due to several disabilities she can't get to the office in person. Is there any option that allows a person who is hard of hearing to apply by phone?

assistant: Yes, in that case you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.