• If you are turning 65 and you are not receiving Social Security Insurance or Railroad Retirement Board benefits, you will receive your member card once you complete your Original Medicare enrollment. Coverage usually begins the first day of your birthday month. If your birthday is on the first day of the month, coverage usually starts the month prior. To enroll in Original Medicare, apply online at Social Security or call 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m., local time, Monday – Friday.
  • If you have End-Stage Renal DiseasePermanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant., you will receive your member card once you complete your Original Medicare enrollment. Coverage starts the first month your disability begins. To enroll in Original Medicare, apply online at Social Security or call 1-800-772-1213; TTY 1-800-325-0778 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m., local time, Monday – Friday.
  • If you need to replace a lost or damaged Medicare card, request one online at gov or call 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. Your card should arrive in the mail in about 30 days.
  • If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or other private insurance plan, your insurance card’s arrival date may differ. The best place to find information about your insurance card is to call the insurance provider directly. Call your plan’s customer service number and speak to a representative.
  • All Medicare enrollment guidelines must be followed to avoid late enrollment penalties.
  • Medicare Part A late enrollment penalty
  • Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty
  • Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty
  • For more information, explore MedicareMadeClear.com or contact the Medicare helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048.