How to Change Your Address With Medicare or Social Security After Moving

If you recently moved, updating your address is important — but your move may also open a Medicare Special Enrollment Period. That means you may be able to review or change your Medicare plan options based on your new address.

After moving, check these 3 things:

Changing Your Address Is Only Step One

Many people update their address and stop there. But if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, Medicare drug plan, or certain network-based coverage, your new ZIP code can affect which plans, doctors, pharmacies, and benefits are available to you.

Important: If you moved to a new address, especially outside your current plan’s service area, you may qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period. This could allow you to change Medicare plans outside of the normal Annual Enrollment Period.

How to Change Your Address With Medicare or Social Security

Medicare usually gets your address information through Social Security. Here are the common ways to update it.

Log in to your my Social Security account

Many beneficiaries can update their mailing address online through their Social Security account.

Call Social Security

You may also contact Social Security by phone to update your address and confirm your information.

Contact Medicare if needed

If you have questions about how your address affects your Medicare coverage, it may help to speak with Medicare or a licensed Medicare advisor.

Review your plan options in your new ZIP code

After your address is updated, review whether your doctors, prescriptions, pharmacy, and plan benefits still fit your needs.

Why Your New Address Can Affect Your Medicare Plan

Medicare plan availability can change by county and ZIP code. If you moved, your current plan may not be available in your new area, or there may be different plans available that better fit your needs.

Doctor Networks

Your new area may have different primary doctors, specialists, hospitals, and plan networks.

Prescription Costs

Your pharmacy options, drug coverage, and prescription costs may change based on your plan and location.

Plan Benefits

Dental, vision, hearing, transportation, OTC, and other benefits can vary by plan and ZIP code.

Moved Recently? Do a Medicare Plan Check Before You Miss Your Window.

Speak with a licensed Medicare advisor to review whether your move gives you new plan options.

Check If Your Move May Qualify You to Review Medicare Plans

Answer a few quick questions. If your situation may qualify, a licensed Medicare advisor can help review your options at no cost to you.

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Did you move recently? (required)

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What do you need help with?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for people who recently moved and need to update their Medicare or Social Security address.

Do I change my Medicare address through Social Security?

In many cases, Medicare receives your address information from Social Security. If you receive Social Security benefits or have a my Social Security account, that is often the first place to update your address.

Can moving let me change Medicare plans?

It may. If you move to a new address and your plan options or service area changes, you may qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period. Your eligibility depends on your situation, plan type, and location.

Should I review my Medicare plan after moving?

Yes. Your doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, prescription costs, and plan benefits may be different in your new area. A plan review can help you avoid surprises.

Is there a cost to speak with a licensed advisor?

No. There is no cost to speak with us about Medicare plan options.

Need Help After Moving?

Update your address, then review your Medicare options before your Special Enrollment Period passes.