Can you sign up for Medicare prior to age 65?

You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease). Follow these steps to learn about Medicare, how to sign up, and your coverage options.

Can I sign up for Medicare 4 months before I turn 65?

There are only certain times when people can enroll in Medicare. The first time you can enroll is called your “Initial Enrollment Period.” Your 7-month Initial Enrollment Period usually begins 3 months before the month you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends 3 months after the month you turn 65.

How do I add Plan B to my Medicare?

Signing up for Part B is easy—apply by March 31

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

How long do I have to enroll in Medicare Part B after I retire?

8 months
You have 8 months to enroll in Medicare once you stop working OR your employer coverage ends (whichever happens first). But you’ll want to plan ahead and contact Social Security before your employer coverage ends, so you don’t have a gap in coverage.

Can you get on Medicare at age 62?

Generally speaking, no. You can only enroll in Medicare at age 62 if you meet one of these criteria: You have been on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least two years. You are on SSDI because you suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

How far in advance can I sign up for Medicare?

Generally, you’re first eligible to sign up for Part A and Part B starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after the month you turn 65. If you sign up for Medicare, stop your Marketplace coverage so it ends when your Medicare coverage starts.

When do you have to sign up for Medicare Part B?

You can only sign up for Part B (or Part A if you have to pay a premium for it) at certain times. Learn about Part A & Part B sign up periods. Once you’re eligible to sign up for Medicare (usually 3 months before you turn 65), you have 2 options:

How to sign up for Medicare before age 65?

Medicare eligibility before age 65 . If you’re under 65 years old, (ESRD), and you would like to enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B, you will need to sign up by visiting your local Social Security Office or calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-772-1213).

When does your Medicare Part A coverage start?

If you qualify for Premium-free Part A: Your Part A coverage starts the month you turn 65. (If your birthday is on the first of the month, coverage starts the month before you turn 65.)

Do you have to be 65 to get Medicare Part C?

Medicare eligibility for Medicare Advantage (Part C) before 65 After you’re enrolled in Original Medicare, you may choose to remain with Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and Part B) or consider enrollment in a Medicare Advantage plan offered by a private, Medicare-approved insurance company.