Medicare | Social Security Administration - Lorain

Helps those that are over the age of 65 and eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure with United States Government Medicare health insurance. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are also available. Offers recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

221 West 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052

Hours

- Initial Enrollment Period: Three (3) months prior to the month of age 65 and three (3) months after the month of age 65. - Special Enrollment Period: Eight (8) months after the last month of current work under an employer group health plan (not Cobra). - Open Enrollment Period (every year): October 15th through December 7th.

Voice

(866) 415-0172

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(866) 833-2967

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(800) 325-0778

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(866) 968-7842

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(800) 772-1213

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Application process

- Call the toll-free number or visit the Social Security website for more information about Medicare. - Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office for assistance or file an online application at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicare.

Fee

No fee.

Eligibility

Serves individuals age 65 and over, eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure.

Languages

- Many online services available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov. - Visit website at www.ssa.gov/pgm/reach.htm for information on free interpretative services available for various languages including: -- Arabic. -- Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). -- Farsi. -- French. -- Greek. -- Haitian Creole. -- Italian. -- Korean. -- Polish. -- Portuguese. -- Russian. -- Spanish. -- Tagalog. -- Ukrainian. -- Vietnamese.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Social Security Administration - Lorain

Pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families and administers the Supplemental Security Income program. Also issues Social Security numbers.