Who Qualifies For Medicare Part A?

Medicare Part A is the basic Medicare hospitalization coverage. It is often referred to as Original Medicare. Who qualifies for Medicare Part A?

As an individual reaches age 65 he begins to think about Medicare benefits and Social Security benefits. The question often arises as to whom can qualify for Medicare.

Who Qualifies For Medicare Part A?

Everyone who is a United States citizen qualifies for Medicare Part A when he turns 65. Even those citizens who do not qualify for Social Security benefits qualify for Medicare Part A.

If I Qualify for Medicare Part A Does it Cost Me Anything?

In many cases Medicare Part A requires no premium payments. If an individual qualifies for Social Security benefits when he reaches age 65 he is not required to pay any Medicare Part A premiums. He has already paid sufficient Medicare taxes during his work years to cover the cost of his Medicare Part A.

Do I Qualify for Medicare Part A Even If I Don’t Qualify for Social Security Benefits?

Yes, everyone who reaches the age of 65 qualifies for Medicare Part A. However, for those persons who do not meet the minimum requirements to collect Social Security benefits a premium is charged for Medicare Part A. Depending on the amount of Medicare taxes that have or have not been paid during an individual’s working years he may be required to pay up to $443.00 in premiums per month.

Can I Qualify for Medicare Part A If I Am Not a Citizen but I Am 65?

Yes, a person who has a green card can qualify for Medicare Part A if he has lived in the United States for the five years leading up to his sixty-fifth birthday. He must have lived in the United States continuously for the preceding five years and may be required to pay a premium based on his work history.

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