This page contains links to information about the Medicare and Medicaid programs including part B premiums and instructions on how to request a replacement Medicare card

We use the number of credits you’ve earned to determine your eligibility for retirement or disability benefits, Medicare, and your family’s eligibility for survivors benefits.

We automatically enroll you in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) after you get disability benefits for 2 years. However, if your disability results from ALS, Medicare coverage begins sooner, generally the …

If you have both Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage, you'll pay higher premiums for each. If you have only one — Medicare Part B or Medicare prescription drug coverage — you'll …

You will need proof of identification and other documents to apply for retirement benefits. If you can’t find all of your documents, you should still apply to avoid losing benefits you may be due.

If you stop working and start receiving retirement benefits before age 65, you are automatically enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) when you turn 65.

If you decide to delay your benefits until after age 65, you should still apply for Medicare benefits within 3 months of your 65th birthday. If you wait longer, your Medicare medical insurance (Part B) and …

Compute historical benefits as well as estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits based on your age, earnings, and type of benefit. Windows or Mac version must be …

This means you are paying into the Social Security system that provides retirement, disability, survivors, and Medicare benefits. Pension payments, annuities, and the interest or dividends from your savings …

This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.