How do you apply for Medicare Part B?

How do you apply for Medicare Part B?

Contact Social Security to sign up for Part B:

1. Fill out Form CMS-40B (Application for Enrollment in Medicare Part B).
2. Call 1-800-772-1213.
3. Contact your local Social Security office.
4. If you or your spouse worked for a railroad, call the Railroad Retirement Board at 1-877-772-5772.

How do I get Part B coverage?

Part B helps cover: Services from doctors and other health care providers. Outpatient care….There are 3 ways you can sign up:

1. Fill out a short form, and send it to your local Social Security office.
2. Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
3. Contact your local Social Security office.

How do you add Part B to Medicare?

To add Medicare Part B, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778), 7AM-7PM, Monday to Friday. For additional information, contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Do you need Medicare Part B?

If Medicare Is Primary, you always need Part B. You can avoid unexpected medical bill by enrolling in Part B when Medicare is primary. Once retired and you now have no access to other types of health coverage, then Medicare will become your primary insurance.

What do Medicare Parts A, B, C, D mean?

Medicare part A B C D are the different parts of the Medicare plan. They came into existence at different times. Medicare provides coverage for mostly older Americans, 65 and older. It pays for most of the costs of hospitalization and other medical care. The Medicare came into existence as part of the Social Security Act of 1965.

When should I sign up for Medicare?

Most people should sign up for Medicare when they first become eligible during their Initial Enrollment Period. The Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before the month you turn 65, includes your birthday month, and extends for three months after your birthday month.