For those born outside of the United States:

You will need to provide your ORIGINAL birth certificate along with one of these documents to enroll in Medicare:

• Proof of citizenship (Naturalization Certificate or Passport)
• Work visa/permit showing you are authorized to work in the USA
• Green Card showing permanent residence

Note:  This information is subject to change without notice.  This is not all of the information that you may need in order to apply for Medicare if you were born outside the USA.  Call your local social security office or their main number to discuss your specific case. The Social Security Administration representative will provide specific and comprehensive instruction as to what they require for you to qualify and apply for benefits.  They will also direct you on how to provide the required documents to them. 

Local phone numbers for some Social Security Administration offices in Arizona:

• Casa Grande: (877) 405-0403
• Cochise County: (877) 480-4858
• Glendale: (866) 398-0502
• Mesa: (866) 964-1716
• Yavapai County: (877) 457-1733
• Phoenix downtown: (866) 964-4852
• Apache Junction: (866) 964-7417
• Phoenix – Tatum Blvd: (866) 348-7855

• Las Vegas, NV: (866) 704-4859
• Main Number: (800) 772-1213 (typically a very long hold time)