Medicare Enrollment | Social Security Administration
Resource Name:Medicare Enrollment | Social Security Administration
Eligibility
United States Citizen or Permanent Resident; Individuals who are age 65 or older; Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure
Required documents
For required information/documents, visit https://www.ssa.gov/hlp/isba/10/isba-checklist.pdf
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
800-325-0778
Voice
·TTY
800-722-1213
Voice
·Toll-free National Line
Website
https://www.ssa.govLanguages
English, Spanish
Application process
(1) Call or visit website to apply or for more information at www.ssa.gov/medicare (2) Bring required documents
Fees
No fees
Service area
USA
Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.
Last Assured
04/13/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Social Security Administration
Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.