When Should I Apply for Medicare?
Article Excerpt: "If you’re already receiving Social Security benefits or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits, we’ll contact you a few months before you become eligible for Medicare and send you information...We will not automatically enroll you in a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D). Part D is optional, and you must elect this coverage. For the latest information about Medicare, visit the website..."
Resource: www.ssa.gov