How to Check Medicare Application Status

There are a few different ways one can check the status of their Medicare application, such as:

• Logging in to one’s ​“My Social Security” account via the Social Security website.

• Visiting a local Social Security office. To find a Social Security office in one’s community, visit this source.

• Visiting the ​“Check Enrollment” section of one’s ​“My Medicare” account. Visiting the online Medicare account may save an enrollee time via visiting an in-person location or calling a center.

Note: Checking the application status via one’s Social Security (SSA) account will require an enrollee to enter their Social Security number and their application confirmation number. However, it’s important to note that the SSA website is secure and an enrollee’s private information will not be shared or stored.

What the SSA Application Status Will Show

Once the enrollee logs into their SSA account, their application status will show:

• The date when the application was filed.

• Where the claim is currently located and the office that is servicing that claim.

• A scheduled hearing date and time for the specific claim.

• Numbers for re-entry if there are incomplete portions of the application.

• Various publications may be of interest depending on the claim and where it’s at in its processing.

Note: Once an application/​claim has been processed, the enrollee will receive a letter in the mail notifying them of the result. If the enrollee has been rejected, specifications will be listed as to why they were turned away.

How to Check Medicare Advantage Plan Status

Medicare Advantage plans, sometimes called Medicare Part C, are Medicare supplemental insurance plans for the work to fill the gaps in standard Medicare coverage. Medicare Advantage plans are processed differently than standard Medicare as they are administered by private health insurance companies that hold contracts with the federal Medicare program. Therefore, in order for an enrollee to check their MA plan status, they must reach out to the private health insurance company that they applied through. 

How to Check Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) Status

Medicare Part D is known as the prescription drug coverage for standard Medicare plans. Similar to MA plans, Medicare Part D is administered via private health insurance companies that have contracts with the federal Medicare program. In order for an enrollee to check their Medicare Part D application status, they must contact the member services department of the health insurance provider they applied through. Another common way enrollees check their Part D status is by having their pharmacy file a test claim.

Overview of a Medicare Card

One’s red, white, and blue Medicare insurance card will display the following aspects:

• The Medicare beneficiaries' full name.

• The beneficiary's Medicare insurance number.

• The Medicare plans one is enrolled in.

• The start dates for each enrolled plan.

Separate insurance cards will be mailed to individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans or Medicare Part D plans.

Note: To learn more about the Medicare insurance card and see a sample of what one looks like, visit this source.