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05-03-2024 08:28 AM
I am in the process of applying for Medicare & SS. I had my initial call and set my phone appointment for June 12th.
I met with an agent to pick my supplement and drug plan as I am going with traditional Medicare. I made my decision on the supplemnts and the agent informed me he needs my Medicare number to get me signed up for both.
I called SS to see if I can get the Medicare number. I was told until I have my phone appointment I cannot get a number. It will take 60 days after the phone call.
The person I spoke to last night said I can apply online. I am techinically challeneged and that is why I had opted for the call.
Has anyone here applied online and was it a good experience not to difficult? I would like to give it a try tomorrow.
TIA
05-03-2024 08:34 AM
First of all the worst part of retiring is trying to figure out the Medcare plans. Bravo for you for figuring it out - I too went with the traditional plan - As to applying on line - I did it - i think it took me 10? minutes or so but I've worked in offices with technology for 50 years and I find it easier than a phone call. If you are having issues, I recommend doing the call to SS/Medicare and they can help you do it on line or if you prefer apply via the phone. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. I found the SS group to be most helpful, pleasant and patient when I did have to call them. Best wishes to you.
05-03-2024 08:42 AM
Thank you @fmfg I appreciate the information. My last day of my employer coverage is June 30th. I will give it a go online.
It is my fault as I did not ask the right questions during my initial call. I did not know I would need a Medicare number to apply for the supplements. And I agree so far my interactions with SS have been very good. Very professional.
05-03-2024 09:22 AM
@lenapecci ...............Just in case you did not know your local senior citizens center has people that can help.
05-03-2024 09:24 AM
My husband filled out the requirements online. Took him all of 10-15 minutes. Very easy he said. No problems. After he filled them out and submitted, within a few days he recieved a phone call back from SS.
05-03-2024 09:27 AM
@lenapecci You've got this! You can do it! Believe in yourself!
05-03-2024 09:38 AM
It's easy to apply online. Maybe 15 minutes. I'm tech savvy so I do everything online. I rarely want to deal with people.
05-03-2024 10:24 AM
05-03-2024 12:18 PM
@lenapecci wrote:Thank you @fmfg I appreciate the information. My last day of my employer coverage is June 30th. I will give it a go online.
It is my fault as I did not ask the right questions during my initial call. I did not know I would need a Medicare number to apply for the supplements. And I agree so far my interactions with SS have been very good. Very professional.
I just finished the process. I don't think it took that long to get your medicare number. The supplement can be put in place within a day or two. You can always pay for COBRA for a month if things get bogged down.
05-03-2024 01:36 PM
Hi, last year, I signed up for my Medicare and Supplement Plan all on-line without an agent involved. Maybe you have a trusted person who can help you. I have not signed-up for Social Security yet but I know I can do it on the Social Security Website. Please be careful giving out your numbers. Once you sign-up for Medicare, you will receive a Medicare Card with your number on it. You should also be able to look at your Medicare number on the Medicare Website. Good luck, you can do this.
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