Can I get Medicare?

1. You must be either a US citizen or a legal permanent resident to get Medicare.
2. You may be able to get Medicare if:
   • you are 65 or older;
   • you have been getting Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) for at least two years; or,
   • you need a kidney replacement or dialysis and you get SSDI. 

Note

You do not have to have a low income to get Medicare.