California Disability Advocates

IF YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 65 AND HAVE NO WORKED LONG ENOUGH TO GET MEDICARE.

Medicare is our country’s federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older. People younger than age 65 with certain disabilities, permanent kidney failure, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), can also qualify for Medicare.

IF YOU ARE OVER THE AGE OF 65 AND YOU HAVE MEDICAL ONLY OR SSI BENEFITS AND A CITIZEN OR RESIDENT OF UNITED STATES, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEDICARE PART A FOR HOSPITAL AND PART B FOR DOCTORS AND D FOR PRESCRIPTION.