I had to be 65...I worked until I was 65 and got Medicare Ins. the Day I turned 65

Medicare starts at age 65.

This is the one line answer but there are exceptions for earlier start. For example if you are receiving SSDI or have certain disabilities such as ALS or end stage renal disease, or if you have earned enough quarters to buy in at 63 by paying a premium over and above what the current 65(+) receiptants pay.

I am 75 and I currently pay $96.40 amonth for part A & B. I earned enough quarters but still have the premium deducted automatically from SS benefits. If you Buy in pre 65 it could be as much as $300 (+/-) a month dependent on the state you live in.


Please remember there are no simple answers to what seems like a simple question. The most comprehensive way would be to call

1-800-633-4227 to get specific cost or go to www.medicare.gov

This pdf file link is also very handy

www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11038.pdf

Wishing the best to your efforts

if you are on SSDI or SSI before 21 you can be found a disabled child and get benefits that way from your parents account as a dependent
that's what happen with me and my bipolar at 19 it's on going as long as your disabled.
for my mother she got it at age 50 when she was placed on SSDI most of the ppl in apartment complex got it when got on SSDI as well.
hope that helps

You need to be 65 or older or disabled for longer than 24 months. There are some very serious conditions that will allow you in as well.

Medicare is health insurance for people who are 65 or older. People under 65 with certain disability and people of any age with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or kidney transplant). If you are under 65 and disabled you will automatically get Part A and Part B after you get disability benefits from Social Security for 24 months or certain disability benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) for 24 months. If you have any questions hit me back.