Turning 65 is one way you can be eligible for Medicare. You can also be under 65 years old and still qualify for Medicare because you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI. In most cases, you qualify for Medicare due to a disability if you have been receiving SSDI checks for more than 24 months.
More information here: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/introduction-to-medicare/medicare-eligibility/am-i-eligible-for-medicare-if-i-am-under-65
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Turning 65 is one way you can be eligible for Medicare. You can also be under 65 years old and still qualify for Medicare because you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI. In most cases, you qualify for Medicare due to a disability if you have been receiving SSDI checks for more than 24 months.
More information here: https://www.medicareinteractive.org/get-answers/introduction-to-medicare/medicare-eligibility/am-i-eligible-for-medicare-if-i-am-under-65
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