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Q: How long has 65 been the age for medicare?
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What is the age limit for Medicare?

Medicare is a health insurance program for:people age 65 or older,people under age 65 with certain disabilities


How long must a person work to be eligible for medicare?

It is age that determines it. Not until you are 65 years old.


What age does Medicare become primary?

Medicare is health insurance for people age 65 or older, under age 65 with certain disabilities, and any age with End-Stage Renal Disease.


Who is the federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called?

The federal health insurance provided to people age 65 and over is called Medicare.


What age did Medicare start in 1990?

Same as always: 65.


When you are 65 and get on Medicare can your wife also be on Medicare even if she is not 65?

One thing to remember about Medicare is that it is an individual plan. If you are on Medicare due to disability, that is your Medicare plan alone and your spouse would need to qualify on her own. Unless she has certain disabilities, your spouse would need to be turning 65 to qualify for Medicare. Check the link below to see about eligibility: http://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English


Does medicare pay for dialysis in patients under age 65?

yes


Does one get medicare benefits automatically at age 65?

Medicare is not automatic. One should file an application 2-3 months prior to age 65.


What plans do you have for men over 65 with medicare plan A and B?

Answers.com has no Medicare plans for the general public of any age.


You took early widow benefits at age 60 when will be eligible for medicare?

65


Is there a penalty for applying for Medicare after age 65?

Yes - see related link.


Can you pay for medicare benefits if you are only 62?

Medicare eligibility starts at age 65 except for disabled Social Security beneficiaries. Medicaid is available for indigent adults who have dependent children or are disabled as defined by Social Security regulations.