How To Apply For Medicare Without Going To The Social Security Office.
HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDICARE WITHOUT GOING TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE
Most Americans are unaware that they can apply for their Medicare Card through the Social Security website. Then, once you have received your card, you can direct all your Medicare questions and inquiries to the Medicare website at www.medicare.gov or by calling Medicare 24/7 at 1-800-MEDICARE.
This is the easiest and best way to apply for Medicare. You do it online using the SSA website at www.ssa.gov. It is easy, straightforward, and only takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Look for the Blue Tab that says Apply for Medicare Only. You will want to apply for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
Plan to have filled out a CMS Form 40B and, if you are still working, complete a CMS Form L564 from your Employer. There will be a point where you can upload those completed forms from your computer into your Medicare Application on the www.ssa.gov website.
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED ENROLLING IN MEDICARE
Once you receive confirmation from the Social Security Administration website that your application was completed, you are done. Then, in about 3-4 weeks, you will receive a letter in the mail from the Social Security Administration informing you that your Medicare Enrollment has been approved and that you will be receiving your Red, White, and Blue Medicare Card in about two weeks.
Once you receive your card, please contact your Broker or Agent, and they can then assist you in applying for the Medicare plan that best suits your needs and lifestyle.
Note: You cannot apply for any Medicare Plan unless you have your Medicare Card. Your Medicare Card has your name, your Medicare Beneficiary Number, and the Effective Date for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
HERE IS WHAT YOUR MEDICARE CARD WILL LOOK LIKE
If you ever get stuck in the process, you can contact your Broker. You can still have them FAX your completed Application form to the Social Security Office. This process takes 1-2 weeks longer than doing it online using the SSA website.
