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When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits toward Social Security benefits. To qualify for Medicare at age 65, you need 40 credits or 10 years of work. You may qualify for Medicare through your own earnings history, your current spouse, former spouse or deceased spouse.
A) You may still be eligible for Medicare benefits. For example, if you are married, you may be eligible for Medicare through your spouse. When you turn age 65, visit Social Security's website or call 1-800-772-1213.If you are not eligible for Medicare, the GIC will require a copy of your denial letter from the Social Security Administration that you are not eligible and you will remain in a GIC non-Medicare health plan.) If you are age 65 or over, visit Social Securityâs website or your local Social Security Office for confirmation of Social Security and Medicare benefit eligibility. If eligible for Part A for free and if you are retired, you must enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B to continue coverage with the GIC.