A person can sign up for Original Medicare (parts A and B) online when they turn 65. To apply online, a person will need to visit the Social Security Administration’s website to start the process.

You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits. Applying online can take less than 10 minutes. There are no forms to sign and we usually require no ...

Did you know you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take your time completing our online applications ...

Medicare beneficiaries preparing for 2026 should mark their calendars: the annual enrollment period for prescription drug ...

A man from Port Byron writes: "I plan to continue working indefinitely, with no set date for my retirement. I know that I could have retired and started getting Social Security when I was 62, but I ...

Social Security Public Affairs continues to make it easier for the public to access programs and benefits. The website, ...

I had no problem opening the "My Social Security" account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came to filling out the application for Medicare that was another story. I had a ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Looking for a free mini puzzle ...