Online Medicare Application during Pandemic
When Can You Enroll in Medicare? Starting at age 65, you can enroll in Medicare . [1] You no longer have to rely on employer-sponsored or private health insurance plans. There are 2 main ways to get your Medicare coverage: Original Medicare (Part A and/or Part B) Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) Please read a companion article for more details. Before you make a decision, you can get local, personalized Medicare counseling from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program ( SHIP ). You can apply for Medicare online by visiting the Medicare section of the Social Security website . Note that you can apply Medicare online even if you are NOT ready to retire—read Publication No. 05-10043 and the below article: Deciding Whether to Enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B When You Turn 65 You need to register for Medicare benefits during a seven-month window , including th...