Albemarle County Department of Social Services is not affiliated with Social Security Administration and Medicare. This page is for informational purposes only.

To learn how to apply for Medicare, visit Social Security Administration. If you already have Medicare, you can receive information and services online through Social Security Administration-Medicare-Current.

Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.