Medicare Eligibility:

  • US citizen who is 65 or older
  • Permanent Resident and lived in the US for 5 years without a break
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease)
  • Certain disabilities (Eligible for Medicare 24 months after entitlement for Social Security Disability Insurance-SSDI)

When can I sign up for Medicare?

3 months before your birth month, during your birth month and no later than 3 months after your birth month. 7 months in total and this is called Initial Enrollment Period/IEP.

3 months before your 65th birthday The month of your 65th birthday 3 months after your 65th birthday

What Should I do if I missed my Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), Can I still apply for Medicare?

General Enrollment Period (GEP)
Who Eligible but missed IEP
When 1/1-3/31

What are the different parts in Medicare?

Part A -Hospital Coverage

In-patient care in hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility care, Hospice care, home health care.

Part B-Medical Coverage

Doctor visits, outpatient services, Durable Medical Equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds and other equipment).

Part C-Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage Plans, offered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies that must follow rules set by Medicare.

Most Medicare Advantage Plans include drug coverage (Part D).

Part D-Prescription drug Coverage

Helps cover cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines). Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.

How do I apply for Medicare?

Here is how to register Part A and Part B:

  • Through the Social Security Administration website: SocialSecurity.gov.
  • Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
  • Visit your local Social Security office.

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