Social Security for Bartow
Social Security office, Lakeland
550 Commerce Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
9.6 miles from ZIP 33830, it tops Social Security's office locator, with Winter Haven second.
See it on ssa.govAreas I serve
Turning 65 in Bartow? Plan your Medicare before the clock starts.
Your sign-up window opens 3 months before you turn 65, and starting Part B late can add a penalty for as long as you have it. We'll time it right, meeting in person by appointment or talking by phone or Google Meet. I'm Jeannie Pond, licensed since 2009, based in Lakeland.
No ofrecemos todos los planes disponibles en su área. Actualmente representamos 14 organizaciones que ofrecen 52 productos en su área. Comuníquese con Medicare.gov o llame al 1-800-MEDICARE para obtener información sobre todas sus opciones.
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana
Bartow has no Social Security office on the locator, so you'll use Lakeland's or Winter Haven's, or go online. I'm Jeannie Pond, NPN 8940178, a Medicare agent who lives in Lakeland, and I help people in Bartow at an in-person appointment or by phone or Google Meet. Bartow Regional is the hospital to check in a plan, and signing up for Part B on time keeps a lifelong penalty off your premium.
Whether you're a few years from 65 or already on Medicare, if you live in Bartow I can be your Medicare agent, meeting by appointment here in Polk County or working by phone or Google Meet. I'm Jeannie Pond, a Licensed Insurance Agent since 2009, and I live in Lakeland, a short way up the road. For the years before Medicare starts, I can also help with health insurance.
Communities around BartowHomelandHighland CityEagle LakeFort MeadeWahneta
Who lives in Bartow, by age
- 36.5median age in BartowCensus Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 (S0101)
- 3,376Bartow residents 65 and olderCensus Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 (S0101), margin of error 414
- 16.5%of Bartow is 65 or olderCensus Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 (S0101)
- 1,244veterans living in BartowCensus Bureau QuickFacts
The Census Bureau figures for Bartow are survey estimates: table and margin of error sit under each number.
No office in town, and no room for a late Part B
No Social Security office in Bartow
Social Security's locator shows no office in Bartow. For ZIP 33830 it lists Lakeland's office on Commerce Drive first, 9.6 miles away, then Winter Haven at 11.1 miles. Medicare.gov calls signing up online at Social Security the easiest and fastest way, with a my Social Security account.
Bartow Regional in the directory
Bartow Regional Medical Center on Osprey Boulevard is the hospital CMS Care Compare lists in Bartow. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover non-emergency care out of network but may charge more for it, Medicare.gov notes, so we look at how each plan lists Bartow Regional before you count on it.
Don't let Part B start late
If you could have signed up for Part B and didn't, you'll typically pay an extra 10% for each year you waited, according to Medicare.gov, added to your monthly Part B premium. Whether you can wait safely depends on your other coverage, so let's check yours before you decide.
Retiring before 65
You're generally first eligible to sign up for Medicare starting 3 months before you turn 65, according to Medicare.gov. If you stop working sooner, I can help with health insurance for the months or years in between, then we plan the move to Medicare before that window opens.
The nearest Social Security office, and Bartow Regional
Government sources list these for Bartow. I'm not affiliated with any of them.
Hospital to check
Bartow Regional Medical Center
CMS Care Compare lists it in Bartow; a plan's own provider directory is where you see if it's included.
Free counseling for Bartow
SHINE
1-800-963-5337TTY 1-800-955-8770
If a Part B deadline worries you, SHINE's trained volunteers can talk it through, free and confidential. Polk's Area Agency on Aging, the Senior Connection Center, offers it with the state.
SHINE's websiteRetiring early, then moving onto Medicare
Before Medicare, I can help you find health insurance for the gap years. As 65 gets close, read my guides to late enrollment penalties and to Medicare for FRS retirees. Then we'll weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with a Medigap policy.
If you'd like coverage that leaves something behind for your family, I'm licensed for life insurance too.
No ofrecemos todos los planes disponibles en su área. Actualmente representamos 14 organizaciones que ofrecen 52 productos en su área. Comuníquese con Medicare.gov o llame al 1-800-MEDICARE para obtener información sobre todas sus opciones.
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana
Bartow questions about penalties and offices
Is there a Social Security office in Bartow?
Not on Social Security's locator. For ZIP 33830 it lists Lakeland, at 550 Commerce Dr, first, then Winter Haven. You can apply for Medicare online at ssa.gov or call 1-800-772-1213.
What happens if I sign up for Part B late?
Usually a penalty that lasts as long as you have Part B. According to Medicare.gov, it's typically an extra 10% for each year you could have signed up and didn't. If you have coverage from a current job, the rules can be different, so check before you skip it.
Can you help with health insurance before I turn 65?
Yes. My Florida license includes health insurance, so we can look at coverage for the years before Medicare, then plan the switch when 65 gets close.
Let's get your Part B timing right
Send me a note or give me a call. I'll ask about your doctors and prescriptions, then we'll compare the plans offered in Polk County, side by side.
Jeannie Pond, Licensed Insurance Agent, NPN 8940178, licensed since 2009, based in Lakeland.
No ofrecemos todos los planes disponibles en su área. Actualmente representamos 14 organizaciones que ofrecen 52 productos en su área. Comuníquese con Medicare.gov o llame al 1-800-MEDICARE para obtener información sobre todas sus opciones.
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana