It’s convenient, quick and easy. There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Use the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration online application to sign up for Medicare. It takes less than 10 minutes. You can apply for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire.
In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if we need more information. Otherwise you’ll receive your Medicare card in the mail.