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How to Create a Login.gov Account for Social Security Before Applying for Medicare
Before you apply for Medicare online, you may need to create or access your Social Security online account. This page includes the official Social Security video explaining how to create a Login.gov account, along with simple next steps for people preparing for Medicare.
Creating Your Social Security Online Access Before Medicare
If you are turning 65, retiring, or preparing to enroll in Medicare, one of the first steps may be creating an online account with Social Security. Social Security allows users to sign in through Login.gov or ID.me to access certain online services, including Medicare-related services.
This page is designed to help you understand that first step so you can move forward with your Medicare application and then compare your Medicare plan options with confidence.
Before You Start, Have These Items Ready
- Your email address
- Your phone number
- Your Social Security number
- Basic identity information
- Access to your email or phone for verification
- A secure password you can save in a safe place
Watch: How to Create Your Login.gov Account with Social Security
This video is provided by the Social Security Administration and explains how to create a Login.gov account for use with Social Security online services.
Watch: How to Choose Your Social Security Sign-In Account
This Social Security Administration video explains how to choose a sign-in account for my Social Security. It can be helpful if you are deciding whether to use Login.gov or another approved sign-in option before applying for Medicare online.
What Happens After You Create Your Login.gov Account?
Access Social Security online services
After your Login.gov account is created, you may be able to access Social Security online services.
Apply or check application status
Social Security online services may be used for Medicare-related services, including applying for Medicare and checking application status.
Review your Medicare options
Once your Medicare Part A and/or Part B effective dates are confirmed, the next step is reviewing coverage options.
Depending on your situation, this may include Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug coverage.
Need Help Understanding Your Medicare Options?
MedigapRx is a Fort Lauderdale-based Medicare brokerage helping individuals compare Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans. Whether you are turning 65, retiring, leaving employer coverage, or helping a parent with Medicare, we can help make the process easier to understand.
We help clients review plan options, compare benefits, check doctors and prescriptions, and understand the differences between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many people use Login.gov or ID.me to access Social Security online services. Social Security provides online tools that may be used for Medicare-related services, including applying for Medicare and checking application status.
No. MedigapRx is not affiliated with Social Security, Medicare, CMS, or the federal government. MedigapRx is an independent Medicare brokerage that helps individuals compare Medicare plan options.
After applying for Medicare, you should confirm your Part A and Part B effective dates and then review your options for Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug coverage.
Yes. MedigapRx helps individuals compare Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, and Part D prescription drug plans based on their doctors, prescriptions, budget, and coverage preferences.
MedigapRx is not affiliated with the Social Security Administration, Medicare, CMS, or the federal government. This page is provided for educational purposes only. Medicare plan options, availability, benefits, and costs may vary by location and individual circumstances.