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  I am 65 and my wife, 62, receives wife's benefits. When does she get Medicare?
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  I am 65 and my wife is 62 and receiving spouse's benefits. When does she qualify for Medicare benefits?
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Most people must wait until age 65 to qualify for Medicare benefits. Some people can get Medicare at any age. This includes people who:

  • Have been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24 months;
  • 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).
 
 
 
  
 
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