{"id":228,"date":"2020-03-18T12:39:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T16:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seidenbenefits.com\/News\/?p=228"},"modified":"2022-08-18T16:57:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T20:57:35","slug":"social-security-office-procedures-during-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seidenbenefits.com\/News\/social-security-office-procedures-during-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicare\/ Social Security Office Changes During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Please\u00a0be advised that Social Security Offices across the US are closing their doors to the public. They are open for processing, but will not take appointments in person.<\/p>

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(1) If you are newly eligible for Medicare due to disability or turning 65, you can apply online at\u00a0www.ssa.gov\/locator<\/a><\/p>

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(2) Whether you are applying for Retirement Benefits with Medicare or Medicare alone, you can do so at \u201cApply for Retirement Benefits<\/a>.\u201d The application is the same link.<\/p>

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(3) If you are applying for Part B only or losing employer group coverage, you will need to apply by mail. The links below will provide the Part B forms that would need to get completed and mailed to the client\u2019s local SSA office. DOWNLOAD THE FORMS BELOW:<\/p>

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(4)\u00a0Use the\u00a0www.ssa.gov\/locator<\/a>\u00a0to find the exact location where to mail these documents. If you have any questions, the contact info for each location is notated.<\/p>

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