Questions about our online application

Who can apply for Medicare Benefits online?

You can use our online Medicare application if you:

• . Are at least 64 years and 9 months old;
• . Want to sign up for Medicare but do not currently have ANY Medicare coverage;
• . Do not want to start receiving Social Security benefits at this time; and
• . Are not currently receiving Social Security retirement, disability benefits..

  Apply for Medicare Benefits
Once you finish the online process, a Social Security representative will contact you by telephone or by mail for any additional information needed for the applications.

Why apply for Medicare online?

Using the online Medicare application has a number of benefits. You can:

• . Avoid trips to your Social Security Office, saving you time and money.
• . Answer questions at your convenience by starting and stopping the application without fear of losing any information you entered.
• . Make corrections to the application prior to submission.
• . Submit your application electronically. There is no need to mail in your application. When you are finished, just select “Submit Now” to send your application to Social Security.
• . Check the status of your application online. You will receive a confirmation number to check your benefit status.