Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities. Certain criteria are required for Medicare such as:

Individuals aged 65 who are able to sign up 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after their 65th birthday.

Individuals who applied to start getting retirement benefits, or Railroad Retirement Board benefits, at least 4 months prior to turning 65 will automatically get Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) the month they turn 65.

Individuals deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration and who are eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for 24 months post-entitlement date. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who only receive SSI are not eligible for Medicare.

Individuals diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) are eligible.

Medicare is overseen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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