At 65 seniors can become covered by Medicare Part A without a charge
provided:
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They are eligible to receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement
Board benefits if they have filed to receive benefit yet or not.
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They have Medicare-covered government employment either on their own or
through spouse.
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An individual under 65 has received Social Security or Railroad
Retirement Benefits for 24 months.
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Are a kidney dialysis or kidney transplant patient
Those over 65 who do not automatically qualify may be eligible to
purchase coverage, and can find out by contacting the Social Security
Administration at (800) 772-1213.
Part B however, requires a premium even for those not paying for Part A
benefits. The premium of $50.00 per month is typically deducted from
Social Security, Railroad Retirement or Civil Service Retirement payments.
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