what do I need to do?
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Are you asking how to apply for medicare benefits?
yes I am
Feel free to Apply Online
I am deaf how can you help?
If you are deaf or hard of hearing ,  you can call us at TTYs1-800-325-0778.
I am not ready to retire but I still want to apply
If you are not getting Social Security and you are not ready to retire you should still use our online retirement benefit application to sign up for just Medicare three months before your 65th birthday
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do I need a birth certificate?
If you do not have a birth certificate , you may request one from the state where you were born
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How old do you have to be?
You must be at least 61 years and 9 months old to apply for retirement benefits .If you are already age 62
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what information will I need
 We may ask you to provide certain documents to show that you are eligible and help us decide how much your benefits should be .
