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Medicaid and Medicare: Applying for Medicare

Information about and resources for applying for Medicaid and Medicare

Ways to Apply for Medicare

Apply online for Medicare

To apply online, you must:

  • be at least 64 years and 9 months of age
  • want to sign up for Medicare and currently have no Medicare coverage
  • not want to apply for Social Security benefits at this time
  • not currently be receiving Social Security, disability, or survivors benefits

Apply by phone: 1-800-772-1213

For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY 1-800-325-0778

Apply in person: Visit your local Social Security Office.

Make an appointment by phone first.

To find the nearest location, use this Social Security Office locator.

Learning more about Medicare

Official U.S. Government Medicare Handbook "Medicare and You": An easy-to-understand guide to Medicare, available in English, Spanish, Braille, audio, large print, and e-book.