Medicare is the federal health-insurance program that provides coverage for millions of retired and disabled Americans. While the government has made efforts to make it easy for participants to sign up for Medicare benefits, there are a handful of eligibility hurdles that potential enrollees need to be aware of.
Who is eligible for Medicare?
Medicare coverage starts at age 65 for everyone who is either a U.S. citizen, or has been a permanent legal resident for at least five years. Beyond that, you need to satisfy at least one of the following two conditions before you will be eligible to receive benefits:
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