You can apply for Medicare in multiple ways, such as visiting your local Social Security office or signing up online. Visiting the Social Security office can be long and tedious, but applying for Medicare online is the quickest and easiest route to take.
How To Enroll For Medicare Online
To begin, you must first create an online account on the Social Security Administration’s website. You are not required to enroll in Medicare and Social Security at the same time, but you will be required to submit some personal information, such as:
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Social security number
You will also be required to provide legitimate proof of your identity. You will need documentation, such as a driver’s license, birth certificate, or proof of citizenship if you were not born in the United States. If you are not a citizen, then you must provide your permanent resident card number.
Should You Use The Online Application?
Applying for Medicare online is one of the easiest and quickest ways to apply, so if you have access to the internet and a computer, you certainly have the option to apply online, but it is not required. If you are within the three-month range of turning 65, or if you are ready for Medicare coverage but do not currently have it, you can use the online application. If you live in the United States or one of its territories or commonwealths, or if you are not ready to apply for Social Security benefits at the moment, it is recommended that you also use the online application.
What Parts Of Medicare Can I Enroll In?
You are able to apply for just Medicare Part A or Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as Original Medicare. To enroll in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), you simply apply on the Social Security website. You can apply for Medicare Part B (health insurance) and Medicare Part A at the same time, or you can apply for Part B at a different time, as long as you are enrolled in Medicare Part A.
If you are going to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you must first be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B. To enroll in Medicare Part D, you must first be enrolled in Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
Medigap plans are optional and help cover out-of-pocket costs that may not be covered by your Original Medicare plan. You may apply for this plan once you are enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B.
Basically, you need to be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B before you choose a plan from Medicare Part C, Part D, or Medigap coverage. These plans will be available depending on where you are currently living due to plans only being offered in certain states, cities, and regions.
Reach Out to Us Today!
To sum everything up, yes, you can apply for Medicare online! Applying online will be the easiest way to apply, but if you feel more comfortable applying in person, you will also have that option.
If you have any questions about applying for Medicare or how the enrollment process works, give Medicare With Jake a call today! We will walk you through the entire process.
