Do I need to notify Social Security when I turn 65?

If you're already collecting Social Security benefits before 65, you don't need to do anything. Social Security automatically enrolls you in Medicare Part A and Part B, and your card arrives about three months before your 65th birthday. If you're not yet drawing Social Security, you have to sign up yourself through ssa.gov or by calling Social Security. Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months total: three months before your birthday month, the month itself, and three months after. Miss it without other creditable coverage and you could face a lifetime Part B penalty on top of the $185 monthly premium in 2026. Want help timing this correctly? Call Anthony at 855-559-1700 or visit medicareyourself.com.