I’m 66, Unemployed And Have Never Worked. Do I Have To Sign Up For Medicare?

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2 responses to “I’m 66, Unemployed And Have Never Worked. Do I Have To Sign Up For Medicare?”

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   February 9, 2017

   Coby Higgins

   You may buy into Medicare even if you do not have enough work credits. This may be cheaper than signing up for an individual plan. Contact the centers for Medicare to determine your eligibility & costs. If you decide to go that route, you will then want to look at adding a Medigap plan or Advantage plan.
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   November 28, 2016

   Steve Adlman

   You are not eligible for Medicare if you have never worked and not paid Social Security taxes. You have to have worked at least 10 years or 40 quarters and paid Social Security taxes to be eligible for Medicare.