Phone
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
If you want Medicare to be able to give your personal information to someone other than you, you need to fill out an "Authorization to Disclose Personal Health Information." Get this form in Spanish.
TTY
1-877-486-2048
Mailing address
Medicare Contact Center Operations
PO Box 1270
Lawrence, KS 66044
FAQs
What is the best number to call about Medicare benefits? ›
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
Do you have questions about your Medicare coverage? 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) can help. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
Do I call my local Social Security office to apply for Medicare? ›To sign up, please call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You also may contact your local Social Security office.
Can you call Medicare anytime? ›Services Australia's Medicare general enquiries line is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
How do I get a live person at Medicare? ›Medicare Contact Information
Licensed Medicare insurance agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via the Medicare customer service phone number: 1–800-MEDICARE (1–800-633‑4227). TeleType (TTY) users can call 1–877-486‑2048 to speak with a representative.
What is the deductible for Original Medicare? In 2023, the Medicare Part A deductible is $1,600 per benefit period (an increase of $44 from $1,556 in 2022) and the Part B annual deductible is $226 (a decrease of $7 from the annual deductible of $233 in 2022).
How do I enroll in Medicare for the first time? ›Apply online (at Social Security) – This is the easiest and fastest way to sign up and get any financial help you may need. You'll need to create your secure my Social Security account to sign up for Medicare or apply for Social Security benefits online. Call 1-800-772-1213. TTY users can call 1-800-325-0778.
How long does it take for a Medicare application to be approved? ›Medicare applications generally take between 30-60 days to obtain approval.
Does Social Security automatically enroll you in Medicare? ›If you already get Social Security benefits, you do not need to sign up for Medicare. We will automatically enroll you in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) when you become eligible. We will mail you the information a few months before you become eligible.
Do you have to call every year for Medicare? ›A short answer to this question is no. If you're enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, your plan will renew automatically.
How do I find my local Medicare office? ›
You can use the Social Security Office Locator to find a local office near you. You can also apply for Medicare at the Social Security website or by calling its national, toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
How do I check my Medicare benefits? ›Visit Medicare.gov/coverage and type the item or service into the search box for more information. Or, you can call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
What does the Medicare coverage helpline do? ›The Medicare Coverage Helpline is a no-cost service that connects you with a licensed insurance agent to discuss Medicare plan options in your area. We have helped more than one million consumers find Medicare plans that best suit their individual needs.
Is Medicare automatically taken out of your Social Security check? ›Yes. In fact, if you are signed up for both Social Security and Medicare Part B — the portion of Medicare that provides standard health insurance — the Social Security Administration will automatically deduct the premium from your monthly benefit. The standard Part B premium in 2022 is $170.10 a month.
What plan adds money back to your Social Security check? ›If you pay your Part B premium through Social Security, the Part B Giveback will be credited monthly to your Social Security check. If you don't pay your Part B premium through Social Security, you'll pay a reduced monthly amount directly to Medicare.
Does Medicare ever call me at home? ›Remember that Medicare will never call you to sell you anything or visit you at your home. Medicare, or someone representing Medicare, will only call and ask for personal information in these 2 situations: A Medicare health or drug plan may call you if you're already a member of the plan.
Does Medicare premium change every year? ›Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C):
Monthly premiums vary based on which plan you join. The amount can change each year. You must keep paying your Part B premium to stay in your plan. Deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments vary based on which plan you join.
At age 65, most people in America qualify for Medicare Part A and B (Original Medicare), which is basic Medicare coverage. Basic Medicare coverage provides hospital and medical insurance but leaves out coverage for many things, including most prescription drugs you take at home.
Which Medicare plan has the best coverage? ›Kaiser Permanente's Medicare Advantage plans score above all other major Medicare Advantage providers in terms of Medicare star ratings. Kaiser Permanente earned 844 points out of 1,000 in J.D. Power's 2022 Medicare Advantage Study, netting it the top spot for customer satisfaction out of nine providers measured.
Does Medicare automatically kick in at 65? ›It depends. If you're receiving benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) at least four months before you turn 65, you do NOT need to sign up; you'll automatically get Part A and Part B starting the first day of the month that you turn 65.
Do I have to let Medicare know when I turn 65? ›
If you have coverage through a Marketplace plan, you should sign up for Medicare when you turn 65 and notify your Marketplace plan that you now qualify for Medicare coverage.
What age do I stop paying for Medicare? ›You are eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A if you are age 65 or older and you or your spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years.