FAQs
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
Is 1-800 Medicare a real number for Medicare? ›
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
For specific billing questions and questions about your claims, medical records, or expenses, log into your secure Medicare account, or call us at 1-800-MEDICARE.
What is the best number to call about Medicare benefits? ›
Call us at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Help from Medicare is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except some federal holidays. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
Do I call my local Social Security office to apply for Medicare? ›
You can apply: Online; or. By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Call ahead to make an appointment.
What are the three requirements for Medicare? ›
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
- Be age 65 or older;
- Be a U.S. resident; AND.
- Be either a U.S. citizen, OR.
- Be an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and has been residing in the United States for 5 continuous years prior to the month of filing an application for Medicare.
You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to order a replacement card to be sent in the mail.
How do I find my Medicare number with my social security number? ›
To find your Medicare number, sign in to your Social Security account and view your benefit verification letter.
Why am I getting so many phone calls about Medicare? ›
If you receive an unexpected phone call or text message that claims to be from Medicare and asks for personal information, it's a scam. Medicare does not engage in telemarketing, and they won't call you unless you've called them first.
Is there a way to verify Medicare coverage? ›
Billing agencies, clearinghouses, or software vendors can also verify Medicare coverage. For example, if you use a billing agent to submit claims, the billing agent can also verify Medicare coverage. Use this list of available billing agency, clearinghouse, and software vendors to see if their services can help you.
How do I get the $16728 Social Security bonus? ›
Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.
Social Security tax FAQs
Social Security income can be taxable no matter how old you are. It all depends on whether your total combined income exceeds a certain level set for your filing status. You may have heard that Social Security income is not taxed after age 70; this is false.
How much do I have to pay for Medicare when I turn 65? ›
If you don't get premium-free Part A, you pay up to $505 each month. If you don't buy Part A when you're first eligible for Medicare (usually when you turn 65), you might pay a penalty. Most people pay the standard Part B monthly premium amount ($174.70 in 2024).
What are the 6 things Medicare doesn't cover? ›
Some of the items and services Medicare doesn't cover include:
- Long-term care (also called. custodial care. Custodial care. ...
- Most dental care.
- Eye exams (for prescription glasses)
- Dentures.
- Cosmetic surgery.
- Massage therapy.
- Routine physical exams.
- Hearing aids and exams for fitting them.
Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to talk with a customer support representative about your Medicare questions and concerns—or visit the Medicare.gov website to start a live chat. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. The Medicare Support Hotline is available 24/7, except for some federal holidays.
How do I enroll in Medicare for the first time? ›
Online (at Social Security) – It's the easiest and fastest way to sign up and get any financial help you may need. (You'll need to create your secure my Social Security account to sign up for Medicare or apply for benefits.)
How do I know if a Medicare call is legitimate? ›
Remember that Medicare will never call you to sell you anything or visit you at your home. Medicare, or someone representing Medicare, will only call and ask for personal information in limited situations: A Medicare health or drug plan may call you if you're already a member of the plan.
What is a valid Medicare number? ›
A Medicare MBI number contains 11 characters, which are randomly generated without underlying meaning. The MBI number is a string of numbers and upper-case letters, which will include an arbitrary combination of digits (1 through 9) and any letters in the alphabet except B, I, L, O, S, and Z.
Is the Medicare hotline legitimate? ›
According to the Medicare website, Medicare will never call a consumer. Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227 or TTY, 1-877-486-2048) are the official sources of information.
How to verify a Medicare number? ›
Members can check their Medicare ID number by signing into myMedicare.gov. If a member doesn't have a myMedicare.gov account yet, they can 'create an account' and follow the instructions. For questions, members can call 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227 TTY 877-486-2048).
