How Do I Enroll in Medicare?

Preparing & Signing Up for Medicare

Your enrollment in Medicare is automatic if you already are receiving Social Security retirement benefits. If you are delaying retirement, you are eligible for Medicare, but you must sign up for it.

Medicare Preparation Timeline

9 months before you turn 65

Learn about Medicare, Medicare health plans and the companies behind them. Start thinking about the benefits and features in coverage that will be important to you.

6 months before you turn 65

Take time to schedule meetings with Medicare health plans to learn about how they can help fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage.

3 months before you turn 65

Call or visit your local Social Security office to enroll in Medicare.

You can enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B at your local Social Security office, through www.ssa.gov or by calling 800-772-1213, TTY users call 800-325-0778. Individuals may also enroll by calling 1-800-Medicare (800-633-4227), TTY users call 877-486-2048.

1 month before you turn 65

Sign up for a Medicare health plan so benefits are ready and waiting for you when you turn age 65.

If you have further questions about your Medicare eligibility, give us a call at 541-768-7866 or 866-768-7250
(TTY 800-735-2900 or 711). From Oct. 1 to March 31, we’re available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.