[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 42, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 42CFR407.11]

[Page 190]
 
                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH
 
                             HUMAN SERVICES
 
PART 407--SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE (SMI) ENROLLMENT AND ENTITLEMENT--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart B--Individual Enrollment and Entitlement for SMI
 
Sec. 407.11  Forms used to apply for enrollment under Medicare Part B.

    The following forms, available free of charge by mail from CMS, or 
at any Social Security branch or district office, are used to apply for 
enrollment under the supplementary medical insurance program.

    CMS-4040--Application for Enrollment in the Supplementary Medical 
Insurance Program. (This form is used for enrollment by individuals who 
are not eligible for monthly benefits or for hospital insurance.)
    CMS-40-B--Application for Medical Insurance. (For general use by the 
SSA District Office in requesting medical insurance protection during 
the general enrollment period or during the initial enrollment period if 
the enrollee is not subject to automatic enrollment is SMI.)
    CMS-40-D--Application for Enrollment in the Supplementary Medical 
Insurance Program. (This form is mailed to individuals who do not have 
current supplementary medical insurance because of prior refusals, 
voluntary withdrawal, or premium default from prior coverage. It is used 
during the annual general enrollment period.)
    CMS-40-F--Application for Medical Insurance. (For use by 
beneficiaries residing outside the United States.)
    CMS-18-F-5--Application for Hospital Insurance Entitlement. (For use 
by individuals who are not eligible for retirement benefits under Title 
II of the Social Security Act or under the Railroad Retirement Act. This 
form may also be used for enrollment in the supplementary medical 
insurance program.)


As an alternative, the individual may request enrollment by answering 
the Part B enrollment questions on an application for monthly Social 
Security benefits, or by signing a simple statement of request, if he or 
she is eligible to enroll at that time.