How to Create and Use Your Medicare.gov Account

Manage your Medicare benefits online — check claims, find doctors, and compare plans.

At a Glance

Create your account

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Go to medicare.gov and click "Log in to your Medicare account." If you don't have an account, click "Create an account." You will need your Medicare number (on your red, white, and blue card).

What you can do

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View your claims and what Medicare paid, see your coverage details, find doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare, and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.

Check your claims

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After a doctor visit, the claim appears in your account (usually within a few weeks). You can see what was charged, what Medicare paid, and what you may owe.

Find a doctor

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Use the "Find Care" tool to search for doctors, hospitals, and other providers near you that accept Medicare.

Get help

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Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for help with your account or benefits. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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