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Medicare application
If you are not yet receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, you will need to sign up for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance, unless continuing employer coverage) at age 65 to avoid a permanent Part B premium late enrollment penalty later. You can submit your Medicare application up to 3 months before the month of your 65th birthday. Applications may be online (recommended by the Social Security Administration) or in-person at your local Social Security office. The following schedule is typical: