How to Enroll New To Medicare
How to Enroll in Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and limited home health services.
Step 1: Go to the Official Social Security Website
https://www.ssa.gov/medicare
This is the official Social Security page where you'll find the link to sign up for
Medicare Part A.
Step 2: What to Do on the Website
Once on the site:
• Click "Sign up for Medicare"
•Sign in or create a my Social Security account
• Follow the prompts to apply for Medicare Part A
• Review your information and submit the application
Documents You Will Need
Have these ready before you apply:
• Social Security number
• Proof of age (birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful residency
• Employment information (if you or your spouse are still working)
Know What You’re Enrolling In
What Medicare Part A Is
• Hospital insurance
• Most people pay $0 monthly premium
Part A Covers
• Inpatient hospital stays
• Skilled nursing facility care (after a qualifying hospital stay)
• Hospice care
• Limited home health services
Part A Does NOT Cover
• Long-term custodial nursing home care
• Routine dental, vision, or hearing services
Step 3: Need Help by Phone?
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
After approval, your Medicare card will be mailed to you.
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Important Information & Disclosure
Anthony's Healthcare provides Medicare education and guidance only. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government, the federal Medicare program, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or any state Medicaid agency, or any insurance carrier.
Medicare consists of multiple parts (Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D), each with its own rules, costs, and coverage limitations. Medicare Advantage (Part C), Prescription Drug Plans (Part D), Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies, and Special Needs Plans (D-SNP, C-SNP) are offered by private insurance companies that are approved and regulated by Medicare.
Coverage, premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, provider networks, formularies, service areas, and extra benefits may vary by plan, carrier, county, and contract year and are subject to change. Extra benefits such as dental, vision, hearing, fitness programs, transportation, over-the-counter allowances, food or grocery benefits, meals, and in-home services are not guaranteed and may have limitations or eligibility requirements.
We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to the plans we do offer. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all your options.
Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not guarantee eligibility, coverage, or enrollment.
Medicare Part A eligibility, enrollment steps, and premiums are determined solely by Medicare and the Social Security Administration and are subject to change.