How do I Get Medicare Insurance Coverage in Washington State?

Medicare is a health-insurance program for individuals older than 65, individuals younger than 65 who have certain disabilities and those with end-stage renal failure. Medicare is handled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and has two parts, Part A and Part B. Washington residents are eligible to apply for Medicare through the Social Security website and should enroll upon reaching eligibility to avoid any delays in coverage.

Instructions

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  Click "Retirement/Medicare" on the home page of the Social Security website. This option is located in the center of the screen.

• 2

  Select answers to the questions under the "To Start the Application Process" section on the "Welcome to the Social Security Benefit Application" page.

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  Check the box next to "I have read the Privacy Act Statement" under the "Privacy Act Statement" section.

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  Click the drop-down menu to select an answer to the next required question. Click "Next."

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  Enter the requested information and click "Next." Follow steps through to the questionnaire's end and then submit.