Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency that administers Social Security benefits and handles many Medicare functions, including determining Medicare eligibility, processing enrollment, and collecting premiums. Medicare itself is administered by CMS.
Definition
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is the federal agency that administers Social Security benefits and handles many Medicare functions, including determining Medicare eligibility, processing enrollment, and collecting premiums. Medicare itself is administered by CMS.
Why it matters
Beneficiaries handle Medicare enrollment and premium issues through SSA, a common referral point when resolving eligibility questions.
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