How to Enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B

Online (at Social Security)

It's the easiest and fastest way to sign up and get any financial help you may need. (You'll need to create your secure my Social Security account to sign up for Medicare or apply for benefits.)

There are three ways to enroll yourself in Medicare Part A and Part B:

1. Apply Online at www.SocialSecurity.gov.

2. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7a.m. to 7p.m. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.

3. In-person at your local Social Security office. ** Good news! Many Social Security offices have reopened. Check with the office in your area.

After you enroll, watch for your Medicare card in the mail in about three weeks.

Failing to enroll in Medicare on time could cost you, so pay attention to the various enrollment options outlined below to keep from getting hit with a penalty for missing the sign-up window.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options. This is a proprietary website and is not associated, endorsed or authorized by the Social Security Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This site contains decision-support content and information about Medicare, services related to Medicare and services for people with Medicare. If you would like to find more information about the Medicare program please visit the Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare located at http://www.medicare.gov