If I call 1-800-772-1213, can a Social Security representative take my application for Medicare prescription drug help over the phone?
When you call the 800 number, if an interviewer is available, he or she can take your application over the phone. If an interviewer is not immediately available, Social Security will schedule a telephone appointment for you. For faster service, you can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
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