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When am I eligible for Medicare?
Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65.
Your enrollment window, called the Initial Enrollment Period, spans seven months: the three months before your 65th birthday month, your birthday month, and the three months after. You may also qualify before 65 if you have received Social Security Disability Insurance for 24 months, or if you have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure) or ALS. Eligibility does not depend on income; it depends on age, disability status, or a qualifying condition, plus your work history or your spouse's. To confirm your eligibility date and which parts apply to you, reach out to a licensed Goodsurance advisor at 1-888-301-8091 (TTY 711), Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm PT.