Social Security offers retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits. Medicare provides health insurance.
Because these services are often related, you may not know which agency to contact for help. The list below can help you quickly figure out where to go. Please share this list with family and friends.
You can do much of your Medicare business with Social Security online.
• How do I report a death?
Contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325- 0778)
• How can I check Medicare eligibility? www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medicare
• How do I sign up for Hospital Insurance (Part A) www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medicare
• How do I sign up for Medical Insurance? (Part B) www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medicare
• How do I apply for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription drug coverage (Part D) www.socialsecurity.gov/benefits/medicare/prescriptionhelp
• How to appeal an income-related monthly adjustment amount decision? (For people who pay a higher Part B or D premium if their income is over a certain amount.) www. socialsecurity.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html
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