Q & A
I am 65 and my wife is 62 and receiving spouse’s benefits. When will she qualify for Medicare benefits?
Answer: Most people must wait until age 65 to qualify for Medicare benefits. Some people can get Medicare at any age, including those who:
• Have been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24 months or more;
• Have kidney failure and require dialysis;
• Have had a kidney transplant; or
• Receive disability benefits because they suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
You can apply online for Medicare at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicareonly.
Source: Brainerd Dispatch - May 12, 2014
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