Medicare Eligibility by Age: Do You Qualify at 65?

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MEDICARE ELIGIBILITY BY AGE DO YOU QUALIFY AT 65?
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INTRODUCTION
Understanding eligibility for Medicare at 65 is
essential to securing reliable healthcare
coverage. Most people qualify based on age and
work history, while others may become eligible
earlier due to disability or specific medical
conditions. Enrolling on time helps avoid
penalties and ensures access to essential
healthcare services.
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ELIGIBILITY AT AGE 65
Most individuals become eligible for Medicare
upon reaching 65 years of age. To qualify, you
must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent
resident who has lived in the country for at
least five continuous years. Additionally, either
you or your spouse should have worked and paid
Medicare taxes for a minimum of 10 years (40
quarters).
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ENROLLMENT PERIODS
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
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