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Raise the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67. Medicare spending declines by about 5 percent. Access to Medicare would be delayed for most people; many of the affected people would pay more for health care. Raise the full retirement age for Social Security from 67 to 70.
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.