Medicare Eligibility

Medicare eligibility begins, for most, at age 65. However, individuals who have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months are also eligible. There are also some other criteria that allows you to be eligible to receive Medicare benefits.

So, you can qualify for Medicare coverage at 65 if you are a US citizen or a permanent resident and you’ve lived here continuously for at least five years.

If you are under 65, you can also qualify if you meet these criteria: 

• You are permanently disabled and you have been receiving Social Security disability income benefits for 24 months.
• You have end-stage renal disease.
• You have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

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