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: I would like to learn more about Medicare benefits.

assistant: Do you want to find out how to apply online for Medicare?

user: No, that's not what I want to know.

assistant: Do you want to learn more about new Medicare cards then?

user: Yes, that's it. Tell me about the new Medicare cards!

assistant: Of course. Do you want to protect your identity?

user: No, it's not because of that why I'm asking.

assistant: Did you NOT receive your new Medicare card yet?

user: Well yes, I haven't received one yet.

assistant: In that case 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.

user: What happens if I'm eligible for Medicare at age 65? When can I enroll?

assistant: Well, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday, includes the month you turn age 65, and ends three months after that birthday.

user: So all I need to do is to finish and submit my application?

assistant: Yes, that's correct. Once you're done, just select Submit Now to send your application to Social Security. You will receive a receipt online for your application that you can print and keep for your records and you can check the status of your application online.