This page contains links to information about the Medicare and Medicaid programs including part B premiums and instructions on how to request a replacement Medicare card

We automatically enroll you in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) after you get disability benefits for 2 years. However, if your disability results from ALS, Medicare coverage begins sooner, …

If you are not receiving your Social Security benefits when you turn 65, you will need to apply for Medicare benefits 3 months before you turn 65. If you don't sign up for Medicare Part B when …

If you have both Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage, you'll pay higher premiums for each. If you have only one — Medicare Part B or Medicare prescription drug …

We use the number of credits you’ve earned to determine your eligibility for retirement or disability benefits, Medicare, and your family’s eligibility for survivors benefits.

If you decide to delay your benefits until after age 65, you should still apply for Medicare benefits within 3 months of your 65th birthday. If you wait longer, your Medicare medical insurance …

You will need proof of identification and other documents to apply for retirement benefits. If you can’t find all of your documents, you should still apply to avoid losing benefits you may be due.

The law requires that Social Security review your case from time to time to verify that you still have a disability. We will tell you when it is time to review your medical condition and keep you …

In general, we pay monthly benefits to people who are unable to work for a year (12 consecutive months) or more because of a disability. Generally, there is a five-month waiting period and …

Enter all your earnings from your Social Security Statement to get your estimated retirement, disability, and survivor benefits as well as estimated surviving spouse and child benefits.