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What is Medicare?

Medicare is the nation's largest health insurance program. It's funded by the United States government. It provides high-quality health care to people 65 and over, and to people under 65 who have certain disabilities.

When am I eligible for Medicare?

For the most part, you are Medicare eligible if you:

Are age 65 or older
Are under 65 with certain disabilities
Have end-stage renal disease — permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant — or ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig disease, regardless of your age

When can I apply for Medicare?

You can apply for Medicare:

Three months before your 65th birthday
The entire month of your 65th birthday
Ending three months after your 65th birthday
There is a total enrollment period of seven months

Where can I learn more about Medicare and my options?

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), (TTY: 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Visit the Medicare website

The Social Security Administration

Contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, (TTY: 1-800-325-0778), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday - Friday
Visit the Social Security Administration website

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Where can I learn more about Medicare and my options?

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