Quick access to Medicare forms, Social Security links, Medicare.gov, ID.me/Login.gov help, and common insurance carrier portals.
Official government links for Medicare enrollment, account access, Part B forms, employer coverage proof, and IRMAA appeals.
Use Social Security to sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
Open SSA Medicare Sign Up →Sign in or create your Social Security account using Login.gov or ID.me.
Open my Social Security →Log in or create your Medicare.gov account to view coverage, claims, cards, and plan information.
Open Medicare.gov →Used when you already have Medicare Part A and need to enroll in Part B.
Download CMS-40B →Used to show proof of employer group health coverage when enrolling in Part B after working past 65.
Download CMS-L564 →Used to request a lower IRMAA after retirement, income reduction, or another qualifying life-changing event.
Download SSA-44 →Social Security uses Login.gov and ID.me for secure online access. Use whichever one you already have or whichever is easiest for you.
Use Login.gov to create one secure account for government websites, including Social Security.
Create Login.gov Account →After creating Login.gov or ID.me, come back here to sign into Social Security.
Sign In to SSA →Open the my Social Security login page and choose either Login.gov or ID.me.
Do not use an old work email if you may lose access after retirement.
Open the email from Login.gov or ID.me and confirm your email address.
You may be asked to use a text message, phone call, authentication app, or another security method.
You may need your driver’s license, state ID, passport, Social Security number, or other personal information.
After your account is verified, go back to Social Security and continue your Medicare enrollment.
This is the basic flow for people who worked past 65 and delayed Medicare Part B because they had employer group health coverage.
Call Medicare On Main and confirm your target Medicare Part B start date. Do not guess on the date.
Set up Login.gov or ID.me before you need to submit anything. This avoids last-minute login problems.
Your employer or HR department fills out the CMS-L564 form to verify your group health coverage.
This is the Part B enrollment form. Your requested Part B start date should match your transition plan.
Submit through Social Security using the instructions they provide online, by mail, fax, or local office process.
Do not enroll in a Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, or Part D plan until the timing is clear.
Once your Part B date is confirmed, Brian can help compare Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Part D options.
Save employer letters, COBRA notices, coverage termination letters, and anything showing your group coverage dates.
Use these links to make payments, view ID cards, check claims, manage prescriptions, or access policy documents.
Call Medicare On Main and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
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