How Long Does It Take To Sign Up For Medicare? 
The application process for individuals applying under their initial open enrollment period can be completed on the social security website , ssa.gov . If you 're applying under a special enrollment period , I would recommend completing the paperwork at your local social security administration office . It can generally take about 3-4 weeks for the paperwork to be processed and for you to receive your Medicare card -LRB- sometimes longer depending on their volume and time of the year -RRB- . 