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How to #Apply - sign up ONLINE for Medicare Part A & B

Publication # 10530
Apply ONLINE for Medicare # 10530

 

Applying for Part B ONLY?

  • If you already have Part A, you can’t enroll online.   In the past you had to fill out  form OMB No. 0938-1230 !  So,  Try ONLINE first, things have been updated
  • You can mail it in, but be sure to follow up that Social Security has the form.  If not, go to your local Social Security Office and enroll.  Make sure you get a receipt! 
  • Please note also, that it’s been reported that  your Social Security number is required, even though there is NO PLACE on the form for it!
  • If you're enrolling past age 65, use CMS form to fill out L 564 E to prove you had Employer Coverage and get a special enrollment period, when you retire.  VIDEO 

Should you start taking Social Security too?

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Official Medicare Enrollment Site

Checklist of what information you need to enroll

checklist to enroll

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Set Up Your Medicare Online Account
(And Avoid Common Mistakes)

Creating your Medicare online account is one of the best ways to manage your coverage, review claims, and protect yourself from fraud.

But before you set it up, there’s one small detail that can cause big problems if it’s wrong…

Does Your Medicare Name Match Your Legal Name?

Example: You go by John Smith, but your legal name is John Jacob Smith.

This may seem minor — but even small differences can lead to:

  • Delayed or denied claims
  • Problems enrolling in Medicare Advantage or Part D plans
  • Identity verification issues when setting up your online account

Best practice: Your Medicare record should match your Social Security record exactly.

✔ Quick Check Before You Continue

  • ⬜ Does your Medicare card show your correct legal name?
  • ⬜ Does it match Social Security exactly?
  • ⬜ Are your doctors and pharmacies using the same name?

If everything matches — great, continue below.

If not, it’s usually best to fix it first to avoid delays later.

How to Set Up Your Medicare Online Account

You can create your secure account directly with Medicare to:

  • View claims and coverage
  • Check deductible and out-of-pocket costs
  • Print replacement ID cards
  • Review your plan and drug coverage

Step 1: Go to Medicare.gov and click “Log in / Create Account”
Step 2: Enter your Medicare number and personal information
Step 3: Create a username and password
Step 4: Verify your identity

⚠ Common Issues (We See This All the Time)

  • Name mismatch (John vs. John Jacob)
  • Wrong address on file
  • Old Medicare number or recently updated card
  • Identity verification failing online

If something doesn’t work, don’t worry — it’s usually fixable.

💬 Need Help?

We can help you:

  • Check if your Medicare record matches Social Security
  • Fix name or ID issues
  • Walk you through setting up your account
  • Scroll down for more information

Email: [email protected]

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It's best to enroll in Medicare A & B 3 months #before you turn 65

  • You can only sign up for Part B (and/or Part A if you have to buy it) during these enrollment periods.   The most common one is:
    • Initial Enrollment Period
      • Generally, you can first sign up for Part A and/or Part B during the 7-month period that begins 3 months before the month you turn 65 and
      • ends 3 months after the month you turn 65.
      • We cannot stress enough how important it is to sign up three months before, this gives Medicare more time to enroll you.  I've seen a lot of people get all messed up.
    • If your birthday is on the first of the month, your 7-month period starts 4 months before the month you turn 65 and ends 2 months after the month you turn 65. Example: If you turn 65 on June 2, your 7-month period would begin in March and end in September. If you turn 65 on June 1, your 7-month period would begin in February and end in August. If you sign up for Part A and/or Part B during the first 3 months of your Initial Enrollment Period, in most cases, your coverage begins the first day of your birthday month. However, if your birthday is on the first day of the month, your coverage starts the first day of the prior month. If you sign up the month you turn 65 or during the last 3 months of your Initial Enrollment Period, your coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up. Medicare & You *  Medicare.Gov on when coverage starts 
      • Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to starting January 1, 2023 change the effective date to the month after enrollment!  If you're late.  CMS.Gov Fact Sheet *  Proposed Rule * 
    • Be sure to work on your Enrollment in Parts A & B as soon as your eligible to do so, 3 months before your birthday.   We will NOT take the flack if you run into SNAFU's.  Like not getting coverage when you are supposed to or getting a 5 month bill for part B. Some brokers make you sign this form, if you don't enroll early.
    • Video from HHS.Gov on Initial Enrollment Period
    • Use this Medicare tool to Find out when you’re eligible for Medicare.
    • The best time to sign up is 3 months before your 65th birthday and coverage will start on the 1st of the month of your birthday.   Be sure to let your prior carrier know at least 30 days in advance that you have new coverage and want to cancel.  Especially if it's Covered CA!  That way you don't have double premiums and duplicate coverage.
    • Once you enroll in Medicare A & B, Part D or MAPD or Medi Gap, generally everything is on automatic renewal.  You don't have to reenroll every year.  You can shop and compare if you want...
  • Enroll ONLINE for Medicare Part A Hospital & B Doctor Visits
  • Scroll down  for  more  information, details and learning

Create a  MyMedicare.gov Account

create a medicare.gov account

and get all these benefits:

  • Manage your personal information (like medical conditions, allergies, and implanted devices).
  • Sign up to get your “Medicare Summary Notices” (eMSNs) and this handbook electronically. You won’t get printed copies if you choose to get them electronically.
  • Manage your personal drug list and pharmacy information.  Makes it 10x easier to shop Rx Part D plans at AEP (Annual Election Period)
  • Search for, add to, and manage a list of your favorite providers and access quality information about them.
  • Select your primary clinician from your list of favorite providers. Your primary clinician is the practitioner who you want responsible for coordinating your overall care, regardless of where you choose to get services. By choosing a primary clinician, your doctor may have access to more tools or services for your care available to patients of doctors participating in an  Accountable Care Organization or certain other Medicare alternative payment models. (This is also known as “voluntary
    alignment.”)
  • Track Original Medicare claims and your Part B deductible status.
  • Print an official copy of your new Medicare card once it’s mailed to you   Learn more Medicare & You – see link in side panel
  • it’s a free, secure, and easy way to access all your Medicare information in one place.
  • FAQ’s
  • Alternative ways to get through the hoops of creating an account

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Visit the Official Medicare/Social Security
ONLINE enrollment website

Social Security Apply ONLINE

 

Scroll down or visit our main Medicare Enrollment Page for more information
on how to apply, what the coverages are, what your options are

Ask us a Question? FAQ's?

FAQ's

FAQ’s

 

Which Medicare Card Should I Use?

If Medicare sent you a new card due to a security issue, here’s how to know which one is correct:

✔️ Step 1: Look at the Medicare Number

  • If the number is different from your old card → use the new card
  • If the number is the same → either card is fine

✔️ Step 2: Use the Most Recent Card

  • The newest card Medicare mailed you is usually the active one

✔️ Step 3: What to Do With the Old Card

  • If Medicare told you to destroy it → cut it up and discard it
  • This helps protect you from fraud or identity theft

✔️ Step 4: Still Not Sure?

  • Call Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
  • See above and set up your own Social Security and ONLINE Medicare Accounts.
  • Or contact us and we’ll help verify your coverage

Need help reviewing your Medicare options or making a change?

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Fix Your Medicare Record

Small mistakes can cause big headaches.
If your Medicare record does not match Social Security, it may delay claims, enrollment, or online account setup.

Quick Self-Check

  • Does your Medicare card show your correct legal name?
  • Does it match your Social Security record exactly?
  • Has your Medicare number or card changed recently?
  • Are your doctors, pharmacies, and health plan using the same name?
  • Have you had trouble setting up your Medicare online account?

Example: You go by John Smith, but Social Security shows John Jacob Smith.

What To Do

  1. Check your Social Security record first
  2. Make sure your legal name is correct there
  3. After Social Security updates, Medicare usually updates too
  4. Then notify your doctors, pharmacies, and Medicare plan if needed

Important: Medicare generally follows the Social Security record, so that is usually the first place to fix a name problem.

Need Help Sorting It Out?

We can help you figure out whether the issue is with your Medicare record, Social Security record, or plan enrollment.

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a Zoom Meeting:
Click here to schedule

Fix a Medicare Name or ID Problem

Example: John Smith vs. John Jacob Smith — small difference, big problems

Small mistakes can cause big headaches.
If your Medicare record does not match Social Security, it may delay claims, enrollment, or online account setup.

Quick Self-Check

  • Does your Medicare card show your correct legal name?
  • Does it match your Social Security record exactly?
  • Has your Medicare number or card changed recently?
  • Are your doctors, pharmacies, and health plan using the same name?
  • Have you had trouble setting up your Medicare online account?

Example: You go by John Smith, but Social Security shows John Jacob Smith.

What To Do

  1. Check your Social Security record first
  2. Make sure your legal name is correct there
  3. After Social Security updates, Medicare usually updates too
  4. Then notify your doctors, pharmacies, and Medicare plan if needed

Important: Medicare generally follows the Social Security record, so that is usually the first place to fix a name problem.

Need Help Sorting It Out?

We can help you figure out whether the issue is with your Medicare record, Social Security record, or plan enrollment.

Email: [email protected]

Schedule a Zoom Meeting:
Click here to schedule

 

 

 

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