How old do I have to be to be eligible for Medicare?

A person must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for Medicare Parts A and B: They must be 65 years of age or older, or they must be younger than 65 and have a specific disability, such as anyone receiving Social Security disability benefits for 24 consecutive months or certain Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits or people who have end-stage renal illness or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig's disease (ESRD).Individuals with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also called Lou Gehrig's disease)

1. The month their Social Security disability benefits start, those with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease) immediately get Part A and Part B.

2. To be eligible for Medicare, you must be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident and meet one of the following criteria:

• Be 65 years of age or older
• Have a qualifying disability or medical condition, such as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

1. Medicare Advantage plans (also known as Medicare Part C) are a type of Medicare plan offered by third-party private insurance companies. To be eligible for a Medicare Advantage plan, you must first be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B.

2. It's important to note that while Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies, they are required to provide at least the same level of coverage as Original Medicare (Parts A and B). Advantage plans may offer additional ancillary benefits.

MedHelpCenter.us recommends that you call the Senior Health Insurance Agency at 813-592-8568 for further explanation.