Medicare (1-800-MEDICARE)

You can call or live chat with a real person about Medicare, including questions that the website does not answer.

Good to know

TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. To sign up for Medicare or ask about Extra Help with drug costs you go through Social Security, and for Medicaid or help with Medicare costs you go through your state.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except some federal holidays)
Coverage
Nationwide (U.S.)
Languages
English, Spanish
Best for
Older adults
Last checked
October 3, 2026

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We list this organization because people told us it helped. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 3, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call or text 988 — or we’re here.

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