Most people get Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) when first eligible (usually when turning 65). Answer a few questions to check when and how to sign up based on your personal situation. Learn about Part A and Part B sign up periods and when coverage starts. an.

Check when to sign up

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Ready to sign up for Part A & Part B

To sign up for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Part B (Medical Insurance), you’ll need to contact the Social Security Administration. Depending on your situation, we can help you find the easiest way to sign up. Why don’t I contact Medicare to sign up for Part A and Part B?

What's your situation?

  • Premium: A monthly amount you pay for coverage, whether you get services or not.

    Deductible: An amount you have to pay for covered services and items each year before Medicare or your plan starts to pay.

    Coinsurance: A percentage of the cost that you pay. In Part B, you generally pay 20% of the cost for each Medicare-covered service.

    Example 
    A Medicare-covered service costs $100. Medicare pays $80 and you pay $20. ($100 x 20% = $20.)

    Copayment: A fixed amount you pay for a Medicare-covered service, like $30.

  • Premium: A monthly amount you pay for coverage, whether you get services or not.

    Deductible: An amount you have to pay for covered services and items each year before Medicare or your plan starts to pay.

    Coinsurance: A percentage of the cost that you pay. In Part B, you generally pay 20% of the cost for each Medicare-covered service.

    Example 
    A Medicare-covered service costs $100. Medicare pays $80 and you pay $20. ($100 x 20% = $20.)

    Copayment: A fixed amount you pay for a Medicare-covered service, like $30.