We are self-employed and may taxes. Can we use Medicare insurance now or when we receive our SS pension?

Question

We are self-employed and may taxes. Can we use Medicare insurance now or when we receive our SS pension?

Answer 1

Are ou 65?  Or in end state renal failure?  You have to be one or the other, or disabled on SSDI, in order to get Medicare.

Answer 2

You become eligible for Medicare at age 65 or after you've become disabled and on SSDI for 24 months. You can start receiving early Social Security at age 62.