Official Resources
Government Help Center
Official U.S. Government resources for Medicare, Social Security, and prescription drug coverage — organized so you can handle the task yourself, with free local help one call away if you'd like it.
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Social Security
Social Security
Medicare enrollment and Medicare cards are handled by the Social Security Administration. These tools on SSA.gov let you apply, manage your account, and track an application.
Apply for Medicare
Sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B online through the Social Security Administration — even if you aren't ready to start retirement benefits yet.
Apply for Social Security Retirement Benefits
Start your Social Security retirement application online. You can apply up to four months before you want benefits to begin.
Create a my Social Security Account
Your free my Social Security account lets you check earnings, estimate benefits, and manage Medicare enrollment in one secure place.
Replace a Medicare Card
Lost or damaged card? Order or print an official replacement Medicare card through your my Social Security or Medicare.gov account.
Check Application Status
Already applied for Medicare or Social Security benefits? Sign in to check the status of your application or appeal.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
If costs are a concern, these official programs can lower premiums, deductibles, and drug costs for people with limited income and resources.
Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy)
Extra Help lowers Medicare Part D drug plan premiums, deductibles, and copays. Apply free through Social Security.
Medicare Savings Programs
State-run programs that can pay your Part B premium — and sometimes deductibles and copays. Apply through your state Medicaid office.
Medicaid
Health coverage for people with limited income, run jointly by the federal government and your state. Eligibility rules differ in Wyoming and Utah.
Medicare Cost Assistance
Medicare's official overview of every program that helps pay premiums, deductibles, and prescription costs — and how to apply.
General Medicare Resources
General Medicare Resources
Official reference tools for day-to-day Medicare questions — coverage rules, preventive care, publications, and your appeal rights.
Find Doctors
Look up doctors and clinicians who accept Medicare, and compare hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.
Preventive Services
See the full list of screenings, vaccines, and wellness visits Medicare covers — many at no cost to you.
Medicare Publications
Free official handbooks and guides — including the annual 'Medicare & You' — to read online, download, or order by mail.
Appeals & Coverage Decisions
If Medicare or your plan denies a claim or service, you have the right to appeal. Learn the official process and deadlines.
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