when is someone eligiable for medicare before age 65?

Question

i am 63 yrs old and have found out that i have severe arthritis in both hips and need double hip replacement surgery..i have no insurance and wondered if i could get early medicare?? is this possible ??

Answer 1

Sorry but I don't believe so. From various sources on the web (couldn't find one federal source - go figure), it seems you are entitled to Medicare under age 65 ONLY:

if you have been getting Social Security disability benefits for two years (waiting period waived if you have Lou Gehrig’s disease - ALS) or if you have end-stage renal disease (kidney failure) requiring dialysis or transplant.

Answer 2

apply for social security under the disability option to become medicare eligible before age 65

Answer 3

If you get Social Security Disability, you would have a one year waiting period.
Check out SSA.gov. You'll get your answers there, or medicare.gov.

Answer 4

Only if you are disabled or have certain diseases. Pretty much, you don't qualify.