Medicare Eligibility
Age 65+
Disability Eligibility
Disability Eligibility
You automatically qualify for Medicare when you turn 65. Your Initial Enrollment Period begins 3 months before your 65th birthday.
Disability Eligibility
Disability Eligibility
Disability Eligibility
If you're under 65 and receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may qualify for Medicare after 24 months of receiving disability payments.
ESRD & ALS
Disability Eligibility
ESRD & ALS
People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) may qualify for Medicare regardless of age.