Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. You’ll sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B through Social Security, so you can make both retirement and …

Apply online (at Social Security) – This is the easiest and fastest way to sign up and get any financial help you qualify for. You’ll create your secure my Social Security account to sign up …

Nov 21, 2025 · If you are not ready to receive Social Security benefits at 65 because you are still working, you can apply online for Medicare only. Or you may be able to wait until you retire to …

You'll sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B through Social Security. You can learn more and sign up for other parts at Medicare.gov.

Answer these questions to find out how to sign up (apply) for Medicare based on your situation. Some people get Medicare Part A and Part B automatically, and some have to sign up for it.

You can still apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. NOTE: We automatically enroll people who already get Social Security …

Get started with Medicare Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or …

Oct 6, 2025 · Learn how to apply for Medicare online, where to check the status of your application, how long it takes, and more.

Fill out the Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B (CMS-40B) (PDF). If you are applying during the Special Enrollment Period, also fill out the Request for Employment Information …

The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.