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Social Security
How Social Security enrollment interacts with Medicare.
Social Security handles Medicare enrollment. If you're already getting Social Security when you turn 65, you're enrolled in Parts A and B automatically.
Key points
- You can start Social Security and Medicare independently — they don't have to happen at the same age.
- Part B premiums are typically deducted from your Social Security check.
- Delaying Social Security past 65 means you'll need to actively enroll in Medicare.
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Educational only. This information is not personalized advice. For your specific situation, verify at Medicare.gov or speak with a licensed Medicare professional.