How To Register For Medicare Part A
You can enroll in medicare part a and or medicare part b in the following ways.
How to register for medicare part a. If you re over 65 or turning 65 in the next 3 months and not already getting benefits from social security you need to sign up to get medicare part a hospital insurance and medicare part b medical insurance. There are certain times of the year when you can sign up or change how you get your coverage. If you live in puerto rico you automatically get part a. To sign up for medicare you must be at least 65 years old and employed for 10 years in a medicare covered workplace. Sign up for medicare online or contact social security.
Complete an application for enrollment in part b cms 40b to sign up for part b. In person at your local social security office. By calling social security at 1 800 772 1213 tty users 1 800 325 0778 monday through friday from 7am to 7pm. Get this form and instructions in spanish. If you sign up for medicare part b when you re first eligible you can avoid a penalty.
Keep in mind that not all health insurance coverage is created equal. The medicare hotline at 800 633 4227 is still open to handle critical issues but not new applicants. People who want to sign up for the program will have to do so online at ssa gov. You won t get medicare automatically. You can choose how you get your medicare coverage.
If you want part b you need to sign up for it.