Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. If you are not yet 65, you may qualify for coverage if you have a disability or you have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant).
You can get Part A at age 65 without having to pay premiums if:
If you are under 65, you can get Part A without having to pay premiums if:
Page Updated 10-1-2024
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