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Ready? Sign up for Medicare & Social Security
Published August 18, 2026
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Make an appointment:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Call +1 800-772-1213
After you submit a request you can check the status of your application in the same ssa.gov link above.
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