Online Bill Payment for Medicare Premiums
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: August 3, 2017
Social Security is here with tools and information to help you secure today and tomorrow. Did you know that you can pay your Medicare premiums online? If your bank offers the option to pay your bills online, you can use their service to pay for your Medicare premiums bill from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
You, or your representative, must sign up for your bank’s online bill payment process and you can contact your bank directly for assistance. Social Security and CMS are not involved in establishing the online bill pay service with your bank. Before you contact your bank to set up the process, make sure you have the following information available:
- Amount of your Medicare premium bill
- Account number: Medicare claim number without dashes. You can find this number on the red, white, and blue Medicare card.
- Biller name: CMS Medicare Insurance
- Biller’s address:
Medicare Premium Collection Center
P.O. Box 790355
St. Louis, MO 63179-0355
You’ll need to tell the bank how much money to deduct from your account to pay for the Medicare premium. You’ll also need to update the amount with your bank whenever there is a change in the Medicare premium amount. This usually happens in January when CMS announces the new Medicare premium rates. You can find more information at Medicare.gov or CMS’s online bill pay webpage.
Remember, CMS does not charge a fee for processing the electronic payments, but in some situations, a bank may charge their customers a fee for using their online bill payment service. If you have any questions about bill pay, please contact your bank or financial institution directly. You can also visit CMS’s online bill pay for more information on paying your Medicare premiums.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Rhonda R.
I have not received a bill for my Medicare and it is due before 7/31/2018 I’ve called and been on hold several times for 30 plus minutes
R.F.
We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty reaching someone by phone, Rhonda. You will need to speak with an agent to discuss information about your Medicare premiums.
Our phone lines are busiest early in the week and early in the month. If you are calling during those times, it is possible that the queue is full and we cannot place any additional calls on hold. Representatives at our toll free number 1-800-772-1213 are available between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Or you can visit your local Social Security office for assistance. Thanks!
Charles C.
What do Medicare A cover?
R.F.
Hi Charles. In general, Medicare Part A covers Hospital care.
The Medicare program, including Medicare cards, is managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). To learn more about Medicare services and what’s covered, visit http://www.Medicare.gov Thanks!
JF
I can’t find any place on your website where I can see my current Medicare billing (what premiums are owed, paid, etc)
R.F.
This information is not yet available online. To get current information about Medicare premiums, you can call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 and speak to one of our agents. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thanks!
Dr N.
Thanks for sharing a nice information with us which is based on the subject of online bill payment for Medicare premiums.
Robert E.
Why am I getting a bill? I have not signed up for anything extra yet.
R.F.
Hello Robert. Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog and cannot answer your question at this time. One of our representatives should be able to provide you with an explanation. Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Thanks!
Richard G.
On hold 45 minutes. I want to pay my quarterly bill with a credit card. Can you facilitate this/
R.F.
Hello Richard. To learn more about how you can pay for your Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B premiums go to http://www.medicare.gov. Thanks!
Robert T.
Is it possible for me to pay my mediicare bill by telephone using my credit card number?
Carmen E.
I am out of state due to a family member’s terminal illness. I need to pay my premium, however I don’t know how much it is. Can someone please help me with this situation. Thank you.
Carmen Elizondo
1141 S. Leland St. #3
San Pedro, CA 90731
310 245-3052
karmin.elizondo@gmail.com
R.F.
Hello Carmen. Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog and cannot answer your question at this time. One of our representatives should be able to provide you with the information you need. Please call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Thanks.
James W.
My last bill was Feb 2018 Now I receive a bill dated May 29 2018 on June 7 saying my Part B is delinquent. I have not been able to find out on SSA website any helpful info. Wait times on phone are 55 minutes.
James W.
How did I get a delinquent bill when I never received any original bills?