How to Apply for Medicare in Michigan

Medicare is a federally funded and managed program for United States residents. To qualify for Medicare coverage, an individual must be over the age of 65. However, the applicant may be younger if he has certain disabling conditions or End-Stage Renal Disease, which is the failure of kidneys that requires regular dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant. In Michigan, applicants have options on where to seek assistance for guidance through the application process.

Things You'll Need

• Social Security Number
• Birth certificate
• Driver's license or state of Michigan ID
• Medical records and physician information (if applying due to disability)

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Instructions

• 1

  Determine whether or not you qualify to receive Medicare benefits. Applicants must be 65 or older, or may be younger if they are disabled or have kidney disease resulting in dialysis treatments or an organ transplant. The applicant or his spouse must have been employed for at least 10 years while contributing to the Medicare system.

• 2

  Contact the local Social Security Administration office or visit the Social Security Administration's website for enrollment forms. Michigan has 50 Social Security Administration local offices across the state to assist in the application process or to answer questions.

• 3

  Complete the required application, either online or in person. Be prepared to provide your birth certificate, Michigan driver's license or state of Michigan ID card, Social Security Number, and medical records if applying due to disability.

• 4

  Wait for your enrollment package and card to be mailed to you, once you are approved for Medicare.