Welcome to Medicare package (automatically enrolled)

What is it?

This welcome package is the first mail you'll get from Medicare. It includes a letter, booklet, and Medicare card. The booklet explains important decisions you need to make before your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)  coverage starts.

It's sent to all people who automatically get Medicare because they're getting Social Security benefits before they're eligible for Medicare.

When should I get it?

Welcome package with Medicare card: 3 months before your Medicare coverage starts

Who sends it?

Medicare

What should I do if I get these materials?

Read the materials carefully as soon as you get them because they explain important decisions that you should make now.

Download a sample

Welcome to Medicare package for people living in the United States and some U.S. Territories (the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa)

• English
• Spanish

Welcome to Medicare package for people living in Puerto Rico

• English
• Spanish

Welcome to Medicare package for people living outside the United States

• English
• Spanish

Publication, product, or other number

Product No. 11095 for people living in the United States and some U.S. Territories

Product No. 11989 for people living in Puerto Rico

Product No. 11871 for people living outside the United States

Unofficial name

Welcome to Medicare package