Do you know Where To Apply For Medicare In Houston? If not read this article to learn more about online, phone and office enrollment options.
When applying for Medicare Part A or B you have the following options:
Applying For Medicare Online
Visit www.SocialSecurity.gov to apply for Medicare Part A and B.
Applying For Medicare by phone
Contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 7 PM to apply for Medicaid by phone.
If you worked at a railroad contact the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) at 1.877.772.5772 (TTY users 1.312.751.4701), Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 3:30 pm to speak with an RRB representative.
Applying For Medicare In Person
Visit a local Social Security Office to apply for Medicare.
Find your local Social Security Office by visiting www.SocialSecurity.gov or simply check out the map of Houston area Social Security offices below.
Where To Apply For Medicare In Houston (MAP)
Tips For Visiting A Social Security Office
Try and avoid a walk-in visit
Showing up as a walk-in to a Social Security Office will likely be an all day wait.
Call for an appointment
Contact Social Security at 800.772.1213 between 7 am and 7 pm, Monday through Friday.
Call early
Call Social Security to have your questions answered or set up an appointment as early as possible.
Bring proper documentation
While speaking with a Social Security representative ask which documents are needed? Failing to bring the proper documents could lead to a return trip to the Social Security Office. Typical documents requested include a birth certificate, US passport, Social Security Card etc.
Write your questions down
Social Security workers see lots of clients so be sure to write any questions down to make your visit as smooth as possible and your questions are answered.
Get there early
If you simply can’t make an appointment try arriving as early as possible (before 9 am).
Bring something to read
Again, visits to Social Security can be an all day wait so bring a book, headphones, newspaper or anything to keep you entertained during your wait.
Nick Bryant is the author of Understanding Healthcare Is Half The Battle and a Senior Counselor with 13+ years of experience working in community health and mental health. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching WWE on Friday nights, and working toward a Google Data Analytics certification. If you have additional questions about community resources or government assistance programs, simply leave a comment below and he will follow up as soon as possible.
