Find out what you need to do if you have employer coverage and you re turning 65 are over 65 are under 65 and have a disability.
Social security medicare b sign up.
Some people get medicare automatically but some don t and may need to sign up.
You will need to sign up for it during your initial enrollment period or you will pay a penalty.
For many people signing up for medicare part b doesn t require you to leave the comfort of home.
Call social security at 1 800 772 1213.
There are certain times of the year when you can sign up or change how you get your coverage.
If you sign up for medicare part b when you re first eligible you can avoid a penalty.
I have employer coverage.
If you worked for a railroad call the rrb at 1 877 772 5772.
You may have to sign up if you re 65 or almost 65 and not getting social security.
To sign up please call our toll free number at 1 800 772 1213 tty 1 800 325 0778 you also may contact your local social security office.
If you already have part a and want to sign up for part b complete an application for enrollment in part b cms 40b.
If you don t sign up for part b during your iep you can sign up during the gep.
Please contact social security at 1 800 772 1213.
Some people get medicare automatically and some have to sign up.
Or return the forms by mail to your local social security office.
If you don t have medicare or you want to sign up for part a some people have to pay a premium for part a contact social security.
Get this form and instructions in spanish.
Get this form and instructions in spanish.
The gep runs from january 1 through march 31 of each year.
Apply for medicare online.
When do i sign up.
Tty users can call 1 800 325 0778.
There s 3 ways you can sign up.
Call social security at 1 800 772 1213 tty.
You may complete the forms online by visiting the apply for medicare part b online during a special enrollment period webpage.
To sign up for part b complete an application for enrollment in part b cms 40b.
Visit your local social security office.
If you live in puerto rico you will not receive medicare part b medical insurance automatically.
Fill out a short form and send it to your local social security office.
If you are not receiving your social security benefits when you turn 65 you will need to apply for original medicare part a and part b three months before you turn 65.
Fax them to 1 833 914 2016.
Part a also pays for some home health care and hospice care.
Signing up for part b is easy apply by march 31.
If you don t sign up for medicare part b when you re first eligible at age 65 you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty for as long as you have medicare coverage.
Apply online for medicare on social security s website.
If you have questions please contact social security at 1 800 772 1213 tty 1 800 325 0778.