Medicare FAQs
Find answers to the most common Medicare questions with insights from Benefits NW licensed insurance agents.
Still have Medicare questions? We’re here to help.
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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older.
People younger than age 65 with certain disabilities, permanent kidney failure, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), may also be eligible for Medicare.
The program helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn’t cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care.
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To qualify for Medicare, you must be 65 years or older, or younger with a Social Security Administration-approved disability such as End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
You qualify if you are a U.S. citizen or have been a continuous permanent resident for more than five years.
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