Medicare: How and when to apply

You can apply for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday at your local Social Security Administration Office.  If you are already receiving Social Security, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare the month you turn 65 years old. 

To have Medicare enrollment forms mailed to you or for more information, call the Social Security Administration at:

 1 (800) 772-1213

or click here to view the Medicare website.

To find your local Social Security office, click here and enter you zip code.