Contact Medicare
Need help beyond what’s on Medicare.gov?
You can talk or live chat with a real person, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except some federal holidays.)
Get more help
Sign up for Medicare
Contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) to:
- Sign up for Medicare Part A and/or Part B
- Change your address
- Apply for Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Get help with costs
Contact your state to:
- Find Medicare Savings Programs that can lower your Medicare costs
- Get information about how to apply for Medicaid
- Check if you’re eligible for other state programs that can help with health-related costs
Get free health insurance counseling
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) help people with Medicare and their families:
- Choose a plan
- Review coverage
- Understand costs
- Apply for Extra Help
- File a complaint or an appeal
- Make informed Medicare decisions