Social Security Administration

All Medicare/Social Security-related questions are handled by the closest Social Security office in each Congressional district for each state. The following describe reasons to contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding Medicare/Social Security-related issues:

• Change of address and correct address problems
• Beneficiary eligibility status and effective dates of coverage
• Issuance of the Medicare card—free
• Assignment of Health Insurance Claim number (HICN) and suffix
• Access to Part A or Part B premium information
• Add or delete date of death information on the master record
• Sign up an individual as the representative payee
• Enroll People with Medicare for extra help with Medicare Part D costs and other qualified Medicare savings programs
• Enroll People with Medicare for Medicare Part D premium withdrawals

To find a local office, visit the SSA Web site or call 800-772-1213 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.