Power of Attorney (POA) is a written authorization granting another person the power to act on behalf of an individual in private affairs, business or other legal matters. The individual authorized to act on the principal’s behalf is referred to as the agent or attorney.

How do you sign someone up for Medicare?

You can enroll in Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B in the following ways:

1. Online at
2. By calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 7PM.
3. In-person at your local Social Security office.

Is POA state or federal?

A power of attorney is accepted in all states, but the rules and requirements differ from state to state. A power of attorney gives one or more persons the power to act on your behalf as your agent.

How do I apply for Medicare on someone else’s behalf?

Fill out and submit an electronic authorization form online at This lets someone call and speak immediately on your behalf. If you submit the form by mail, it generally takes a few weeks before permission is in place for someone to speak on your behalf.

What is the difference between POA and Personal Representative?

The primary difference between the Personal Representative (“PR”) and the person appointed under a power of attorney the attorney in fact (the “POA”) is that the PR is administering the estate after the person has passed away and the POA is caring for the person while they are incapacitated, but still living.

Is a personal representative the same as an executor of a will?

A personal representative is appointed by a judge to oversee the administration of a probate estate. When a personal representative is nominated to the position in a will, he’s commonly called the executor of the estate.