Medicare Eligibility WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Medicare Eligibility


Medicare is a health insurance program that is available primarily to people who are receiving Social Security benefits from the government.1 Medicare eligibility guidelines vary depending on age, work history, and whether or not an individual has a disability. Medicare is divided into different parts that provide coverage for different areas.

Fast Facts:

  • Disabled individuals may receive Medicare.
  • Most people on Medicare are 65 and older.
  • There is no premium for Part A, but there is for Part B.1

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 U.S. Department Of Health And Human Services: Who Is Eligible For Medicare?

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