How to sign up for A & B?

Answered by 8 licensed agents

You can sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B online through the Social Security Administration (SSA) website during your 7-month Initial Enrollment Period (3 months before to 3 months after your 65th birthday). The process takes about 10 minutes, and you will need to create a login.gov account.

Several ways to Enroll:

- Online, visit SSA.gov and click "Sign up for Medicare".

- Phone: Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213

- In-Person: Visit your local Social Security office.

Answered by Michael Wallner on May 11, 2026

Agent Licensed in DE, MD & NY

Answered by Michael Wallner Medicare Insurance Agent
You can sign up for MEDICARE part A and B by going online to SSA, going in person to your local Social Security office, or simply by calling them.

Keep in mind, you can sign up for part A and B 3 months before your birthday month, the month of, or 3 months after you turn 65.

Feel free to reach out to me, and I'll guide you through the process of signing up for A, B, and parts C and D.

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Answered by Cathy Barnett on May 10, 2026

Broker Licensed in TX, AL, NC & SC

Answered by Cathy Barnett Medicare Insurance Agent
You can sign up for A&B on SSA.gov or go to your nearest Social Security Office. Or an Agent can assist you in doing so for free.

Answered by Stephanie Gonzales-Sager on May 8, 2026

Agent Licensed in TX

Answered by Stephanie Gonzales-Sager Medicare Insurance Agent
If you are currently on SSI you will automatically be enrolled in both. If not, you need to go to Medicare.Gov and sign up.

Answered by Jennifer Kalbach on May 11, 2026

Agent Licensed in KY

Answered by Jennifer Kalbach Medicare Insurance Agent
The most convenient way to conduct Social Security business from anywhere at any time, is to visit www.ssa.gov There, you can:

Create a my Social Security account to request a replacement Social Security card, review your Social Security Statement, verify your earnings, print a benefit verification letter, change your direct deposit information, request a replacement Medicare card, get a replacement SSA-1099/1042S, and more.

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To learn more about enrollment periods for Part B, please read the information in the “Signing up for Medicare” section of Medicare.gov.

Answered by Natalee Nimmo on May 11, 2026

Broker Licensed in SC, FL, GA & KY, MO, NC & TX

Answered by Natalee Nimmo Medicare Insurance Agent
You have a 7month window to sign up in 3 months before and 3 months after turning 65. You can sign up online at SSA.GOV, you can call ssa at 1800-772-1213 or you can visit your local social security administration office.

Answered by Uchennah Okafor on May 11, 2026

Agent Licensed in TX

Answered by Uchennah Okafor Medicare Insurance Agent
Visit Medicare.gov website and Register. Or call the Medicare Office at 1-800-772-1213. Or, by visiting a local Medicare office.

Answered by Laurie Baumgartner on May 11, 2026

Agent Licensed in SD

Answered by Laurie Baumgartner Medicare Insurance Agent
The Social Security website is the correct place to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B, and creating a my Social Security account makes it easier to access the online enrollment path.

Once you’re logged in, SSA indicates you can start the application by selecting “Sign up for Medicare” and then “Apply online.” SSA also provides a separate page for people who only need Part B.

Answered by Linda Pieters on May 10, 2026

Agent Licensed in CA

Answered by Linda Pieters Medicare Insurance Agent

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