Medicare Eligibility Who Qualifies
                     Medicare 
Eligibility: 
Who 
Qualifies
Introduction to Medicare 
Eligibility
⚬ Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily designed 
for individuals aged 65 and older.
⚬ It also provides coverage for younger individuals with disabilities 
and those with specific conditions.
⚬ This presentation will outline the key 
medicare eligibility requirements.
Enrollment and 
Application
⚬ Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Starts three months 
before turning 65 and ends three months after. 
⚬ General Enrollment Period: For those who missed their 
IEP, from January 1 to March 31 each year.
⚬ Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs): Available for those 
with qualifying life events such as losing other health 
coverage.
⚬ How to Apply: Applications can be completed online at the 
Medicare website, by phone, or in-person at a Social 
Security office.
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