Apply Online for Retirement/Medicare Benefits

Getting Ready

Before you start your application, we recommend that you take a moment to prepare yourself by reviewing a few items:

  1. Make sure you meet the requirements to apply online for Retirement/Medicare;
  2. Gather all of the information you need to complete the application process.

Apply & Complete

Applying for Retirement/Medicare may take between 10 to 30 minutes to complete depending on your situation. You can save your application as you go, so you can take a break at any time.

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Follow Up

After you’re finished, we will contact you with any updates or questions we may have about your information. You can go to www.socialsecurity.gov and sign in or create a my Social Security account to check the status of your completed application.

Video Introduction

Helpful hints for applying online

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