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Medicare Office Near Me: Enrollment Is Done at Social Security

Medicare does not have local offices. The agency that runs it, CMS, works by phone and online, and the in-person side of Medicare, enrolling, replacing a card, fixing a premium deduction, is handled by the Social Security Administration (SSA) at its field offices. If you are looking for a Medicare office, the locator below finds the Social Security office that will help you.

Find the closest Social Security office for Medicare

Use your location or a ZIP code. Every office shown handles Medicare enrollment and replacement cards.

    Social Security office vs 1-800-MEDICARE

    Task Social Security office / ssa.gov 1-800-MEDICARE / Medicare.gov
    Enroll in Part A and Part B Yes No
    Special Enrollment after employer coverage (CMS-40B, CMS-L564) Yes No
    Replacement Medicare card Yes Yes (mailed)
    Part B premium deducted from Social Security Yes No
    Income-related premium adjustment (IRMAA) appeal, Form SSA-44 Yes No
    Extra Help with Part D drug costs Yes No
    Choose or change a Part D or Medicare Advantage plan No Yes
    Claims, denials, what is covered No Yes
    Medigap (supplement) policies No Insurers and state SHIP counselors
    Cancel Part B (CMS-1763) Yes No

    When to enroll

    Initial Enrollment Period

    Seven months around your 65th birthday: three before, the birthday month, three after. Sign up in the first three to start coverage the month you turn 65.

    Special Enrollment Period

    Still working at 65 with a group plan from an employer of 20+ people? You can delay Part B without penalty and enroll in the eight months after the job or the coverage ends. COBRA does not count.

    General Enrollment Period

    January 1 to March 31 each year for people who missed both windows. Coverage starts the following month, and a 10%-per-year Part B late penalty usually applies for life.

    People already receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement are enrolled automatically; the card arrives about three months before the 65th birthday. Everyone else must apply. Full details and the Special Enrollment forms are in the Medicare enrollment guide.

    What to bring to the office

    • Social Security number and photo ID
    • Proof of age (birth certificate or passport) if SSA has not verified it
    • Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful residence of at least five years
    • For a Special Enrollment Period: Form CMS-L564 completed by the employer (or W-2s and pay stubs showing coverage dates) and Form CMS-40B
    • For an IRMAA appeal: Form SSA-44 and proof of the life-changing event (retirement letter, death certificate, divorce decree)

    SSA asks visitors to book an appointment first; appointment holders are served before walk-ins.

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    Alabama 22 Alaska 3 American Samoa 1 Arizona 18 Arkansas 17 California 124 Colorado 17 Connecticut 15 Delaware 3 District of Columbia 3 Florida 54 Georgia 33 Guam 1 Hawaii 5 Idaho 7 Illinois 47 Indiana 26 Iowa 18 Kansas 12 Kentucky 26 Louisiana 22 Maine 8 Maryland 23 Massachusetts 30 Michigan 48 Minnesota 17 Mississippi 23 Missouri 31 Montana 8 Nebraska 6 Nevada 4 New Hampshire 6 New Jersey 24 New Mexico 11 New York 67 North Carolina 37 North Dakota 6 Northern Mariana Islands 1 Ohio 56 Oklahoma 18 Oregon 16 Pennsylvania 56 Puerto Rico 14 Rhode Island 5 South Carolina 17 South Dakota 7 Tennessee 28 Texas 68 Utah 6 Vermont 3 Virgin Islands 2 Virginia 30 Washington 23 West Virginia 16 Wisconsin 26 Wyoming 5

    Medicare office questions

    Is there a Medicare office I can visit?

    No. Medicare (CMS) has no public offices. Enrollment in Part A and Part B, replacement Medicare cards and premium deductions are handled by Social Security offices. Coverage, claims and plan questions go to 1-800-MEDICARE or your state’s free SHIP counselors.

    When do I sign up for Medicare?

    During the seven-month Initial Enrollment Period around your 65th birthday (three months before, the birthday month, three months after), unless you are still covered by a current employer’s group plan, in which case you have an eight-month Special Enrollment Period after that coverage or the job ends. People already receiving Social Security are enrolled automatically.

    Can I enroll in Medicare online instead of visiting?

    Yes. Apply for Medicare only, or with retirement benefits, in a my Social Security account at ssa.gov/myaccount. The Special Enrollment application, with forms CMS-40B and CMS-L564, can also be submitted online.

    How do I replace a lost Medicare card?

    Print an official copy instantly in your my Social Security account and order a new card there, or call 1-800-772-1213 (automated, 24 hours), or visit a Social Security office with photo ID.

    Does the Social Security office help with Part D or Medicare Advantage?

    No. Drug plans and Advantage plans are chosen at Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE. The Social Security office does take applications for Extra Help with drug costs and handles the income-related premium adjustment (IRMAA).

    What is the Medicare phone number?

    1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227, TTY 1-877-486-2048) for coverage and plans. For enrollment and cards, Social Security at 1-800-772-1213.

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