https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/How-Do-Social-Security-and-Medicare-Work-Together-AARP-Article/m-p/2627761#M7929 <P>FROM THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>SSA handles enrollment, collects premiums for many Medicare beneficiaries.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>6-minute read.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>By Andy Markowitz, AARP.</P><P>Reviewed by Jammie Lyell, M.S.</P><P>Published September 16, 2025</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Key takeaways!</P><P>[*] Social Security manages Medicare enrollment.</P><P>[*] Oftentimes you need to apply for Medicare yourself.</P><P>[*] Many pay Medicare premiums through Social Security.</P><P>[*] Social Security and Medicare have a historical connection.</P><P>[*] Social Security manages SSDI and SSI, too.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/retirement/works-with-medicare/" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/social-security/retirement/works-with-medicare/</A></P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:24:32 GMT SummerOnTheWay1 2025-09-20T13:24:32Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/How-Do-Social-Security-and-Medicare-Work-Together-AARP-Article/m-p/2627761#M7929 <P>FROM THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>SSA handles enrollment, collects premiums for many Medicare beneficiaries.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>6-minute read.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>By Andy Markowitz, AARP.</P><P>Reviewed by Jammie Lyell, M.S.</P><P>Published September 16, 2025</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Key takeaways!</P><P>[*] Social Security manages Medicare enrollment.</P><P>[*] Oftentimes you need to apply for Medicare yourself.</P><P>[*] Many pay Medicare premiums through Social Security.</P><P>[*] Social Security and Medicare have a historical connection.</P><P>[*] Social Security manages SSDI and SSI, too.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>USE LINK BELOW TO READ THE ARTICLE.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.aarp.org/social-security/retirement/works-with-medicare/" target="_blank">https://www.aarp.org/social-security/retirement/works-with-medicare/</A></P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:24:32 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/How-Do-Social-Security-and-Medicare-Work-Together-AARP-Article/m-p/2627761#M7929 SummerOnTheWay1 2025-09-20T13:24:32Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/How-Do-Social-Security-and-Medicare-Work-Together-AARP-Article/m-p/2627781#M7930 <P>Good article - people should bookmark it in case they need to contact the correct agency.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:25:28 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Social-Security/How-Do-Social-Security-and-Medicare-Work-Together-AARP-Article/m-p/2627781#M7930 GailL1 2025-09-20T15:25:28Z