How to enroll in Medicare

You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B. Since, you must pay for Part B, you have the option of turning it down. Social Security will contact you a few months prior to your eligibility with all the information you need.

1. Call 800-772-1213 three months prior to your birthday. (Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on holidays) People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 800-325-0778.
2. Enroll online: http://www.socialsecurity.gov
3. In person at your local social security office.

1. Call 800-772-1213 to enroll three months prior to your birthday. (Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed on holidays) People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 800-325-0778.
2. In person at your local social security office.

1. Yourself
2. Social Security Number
3. Date of Birth
4. Place of Birth
5. Marriage dates (if applicable). (If unsure of the exact date you may estimate.)
6. Divorce dates (if applicable). (If unsure of the exact date you may estimate.)
7. Spouse (or Ex Spouse) Date or Birth and Birth Place