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To Print a Single Resource - Click the “Print Resource” link within the resource listing to view a printer-friendly page. When the page opens, right-click within the page and select “Print”.

To Print Multiple Resources - First, select specific resources for your list by checking the “Add to List” box next to each resource. Or, to print all the resources shown on the page, check the “Add All To Print List” box. Next, click “Print List” to generate a printer-friendly PDF document. You can then print the document or save it to your computer.

NOTE: Remember to print your list before you leave this page. Checked items will be lost if you leave this page.

Lesson 02: Medicare Eligibility

Medicare Eligibility

An American citizen is eligible for Medicare if he/she meets any of the following criteria:

Age 65 or older and eligible for benefits under either Social Security or Railroad Retirement, or is a Federal, State or local government employee insured on his/her own record or that of a spouse.
Disabled of any age and has been receiving Social Security or Railroad disability benefit payments for 24 consecutive months. (24 month disability waiting period)
Is any age and is receiving regular dialysis or has received a kidney transplant due to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Note: If a person is declared disabled due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as "Lou Gehrig`s Disease," the 24-month disability waiting period is waived. Anyone age 65 or older who is not eligible for Social Security benefits may buy Medicare if he/she is an American citizen, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence and has resided in this country for Security Administration at 800-772-1213.

Visit www.medicare.gov for more information and to apply.