Helpful Resources
Medicare Enrollment Links & Information
Create an online "My Social Security" account:
https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/create.html
Enroll in Medicare Part A and B:
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/#anchor4 Click on Apply Online For Medicare Only
Create a Medicare Part A and Part B premiums payment account (after you are enrolled):
https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-easy-pay
Late Retiree Enrollment in Part B Only
If you are applying for Medicare Part B due to a loss of employment or group health coverage, your employer will need to complete form CMS-L564, Request for Employment Information.
If you are enrolled in Medicare Part A and want to enroll in Part B, you have three options to submit your enrollment request under the Special Enrollment Period. You can do one of the following:
- Go to "Apply Online for Medicare Part B During a Special Enrollment Period" and complete CMS-40B and CMS-L564. Then upload your evidence of Group Health Plan or Large Group Health Plan CMS-L564.
- Fax or mail your CMS-40B, CMS-L564, and secondary evidence to your local Social Security office.
California Senior Gateway
The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems.
Additional Resources
Preferred Placement
Finding the best place for your loved one is what we do. We help you navigate all senior housing options with compassion.
Contact Mona Lalchandani – 510-736-4671
mona@preferred-placement.com
Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE 1-800-633-4227
TTY 1-877-486-2048
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
https://www.medicare.gov/
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213
TTY 1-800-325-0778
https://www.ssa.gov/
Medi-Cal (California Department of Healthcare Services)
1-800-541-5555
TTY 1-800-735-2929
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/