Will my non-working spouse, who turns 65 before me, get Medicare at age 65?

September 20, 2009 by admin

If you are at least age 62 and have worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment, your spouse can get Medicare Parts A and B at age 65. If you have worked at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment but are not yet age 62 when your spouse turns age 65, he or she will not be eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A until your 62nd birthday. In this case, your spouse should still apply for Medicare Part B at age 65 so that he/she can avoid paying a higher Part B premium. However, if you are still working and your spouse is covered under your group health plan, he/she could delay enrollment in Part B without paying higher premiums. See: Can I delay my Medicare Part B enrollment without paying higher premiums? for more information on this. See also: How do I enroll in Medicare?