• Medicare is a federal health insurance program.
  • In order to qualify, you must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the United States.
  • You must also meet one of these criteria:
    • Be age 65 or older
    • Be under 65 with certain disabilities
    • Have permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis
  • Medicare has four parts:
    • Part A hospital coverage
    • Part B medical coverage
    • Part C Medicare Advantage plans
    • Part D prescription drug coverage
  • Enrollment in Original Medicare
  • Contact the Social Security Administration to sign up for Original Medicare.
  • Call toll-free 1-800-772-1213
  • Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778.