Apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits at the same time online.
Apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits at the same time online. Visit the Social Security website three months before you turn 65 to apply. You can also make a claim for SS when you turn 62. Check to see if you are eligible to apply online by answering a few short questions. You can also go to your local Social Security office to ask questions and apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits.
Instructions
1. Visit the Official U.S. Government website for Medicare to learn about Medicare and Social Security basics such as eligibility and enrollment. Click on "Medicare Basics" to gain knowledge about Medicare choices, benefits and claims. Go to the "Resource Locator" for forms and to check current enrollment.
2. Pay a visit to the U.S. Social Security Administration website to apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits. Look for the section that lists the benefits that you can apply for such as Retirement/Medicare and a Social Security card. Fill out the online application to apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits. Use the site to check the status of your application and to view your Social Security earnings statements. Read over all information carefully that pertains to Social Security and Medicare benefits such as estimating benefits and reporting fraud. Click on the "Find a Social Security Office" tab to look for locations in your area if you need help filling out your application.
3. Gather necessary documents to apply for benefits such as a Social Security card, birth certificate and W-2 forms. Make copies of all documents to go with the application you fill out.
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