Is there anyway to get Medicare at age 62?

Question

Without being disabled. The person had to leave her job to be a caretaker for her mother who has alzheimer's. But she has COPD and High Blood Pressure which is why I was wondering if she could get medicare since she receives Social Security Retirement Benefits. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Generally, no.  There is no "early Medicare" like there is Social Security.

Answer 2

Yes,

Medicare provides health insurance to adults who are at least 65 years old and people of any age with kidney disease and certain disabilities.

In order qualify for Medicare, you must fit into one or more of these categories:

You or your spouse must have worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and be at least 65 years old.

You must qualify for or already receive retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board.

You are under 65 and have been receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board disability for the past 24 months.

You're a kidney dialysis or transplant patient.

Answer 3

Yes, be in end state renal failure, or be permanently disabled on SSDI for 27 months first.