Steps for Getting Started

Original Medicare

  1. Sign up for Medicare with the Social Security Administration. Go to https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/sign-up for more information
  2. You can also sign up by calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213

Medicare Advantage

  1. Sign up for Medicare A and B with Social Security. Social Security will assign you a Medicare number and Medicare card
  2. Complete the needs assessment from Before Make Application. (Insert website direct link)
  3. Once you receive your Medicare card and Medicare number, contact Benton Health Insurance to shop for in service area Medicare Advantage plans
  4. Once you have made the decision for the best plan for you, make application