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Can you apply for Medicare at the age of 60 without a disability?
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∙ 7y ago
Yes, if you have limited income/assets, meet citizenship requirements, and are the caretaker relative of a child under 18.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agoNo. Medicare is for age 65 and older.
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Do you get Medicare part a at age 62?
You get medicare soon after your 24th consecutive social security check. Sucks, don't it? If you retire at 62, you'll get it at 64. Unless you are receiving [Social Security] Disability Insurance Benefits, eligibility for all parts of Medicare begins at age 65.
What conditions qualify a person for medicare besides old age?
The only possibility for Medicare before age 65 is if you are under Social Security disability. Even then not everyone in that category is eligible.
What is social security and Medicare?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax.
Age 30 age female on medicare due to disability. I am now pregnant. I need to find Texas health insurance for the to be born child. My Medicare covers maternity but not the newborn.?
It will as soon as the child is born and you get them assigned a SS#. You may also be eligible for supplemental SSI if there is no one paying child support. Medicare will not insure the newborn. I suggest that you apply for Medicaid for the child - now - through the State of Texas.
Which group of people is not served by Medicare?
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
Which group of people is not served medicare?
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
Medicare Part D-what is the age to start?
Sixty-five, unless you're receiving Social Security disability.
How do I apply for disability retirement coverage?
To apply for disability retirement coverage you will need to be under the age of 65 and meet specific requirements. The requirements include that you are vested, you begin receiving Social Security disability benefits and that you have recent coverage for disability.
Being on disability at age 57 how can you get health insurance or medicare since you cannot work?
Double check with your local Social Security office to find out about your eligibilty for Medicare. Generally, after you are on Social Security Disability for two years, you are eligible for Medicare regardless of your age. I found this, thought it may help: Medicare Eligibility Toolhttp://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English
You are 53 and on ssi do you qualify for Medicare also?
To be eligible for Medicare under the age of 65 you need to be disabled for a consecutive 24 months. On the 25 month of disability you will get Medicare Part A and be eligible to enroll in Part B. At any age, if you are diagnosed with ESRD (end stage renal disease) you will receive Medicare benefits. At any age, if you are diagnised with Lou Gehrig's disease you will receive Medicare benefits.
Are you eligible for Medicare under age 62 if your husband retires?
More information would really be necessary. In general, Medicare does not cover a non-eligible spouse. Purchasing a private inurance policy would be advisable. If you have special medical needs due to a disability, or if you turn 62, you may become eligible to apply for social security and Medicare under your husbands earnings if you don't qualify yourself.
Medicare coverage at 77?
Medicare is available to US citizens over age 65 who have paid into the system for at least 40 quarters or the equivalent, or have received disability Social Security benefits for 24 months.
