The constant thread throughout the treatises is a reliance on nature. The physician's chief function is to make conditions propitious for the natural forces in the body to reach harmony and therefore health. Even in the surgical treatises the focus is always on restoring.
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.
Typically, Medicare provides health insurance only to those who are 65 years of age or older, but certain people younger than 65 may qualify. People of any age who suffer from certain disabilities or diseases may be eligible for Medicare hospital insurance. Here's how to qualify for Medicare if you're under 65. 1  Get diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in order to qualify for Medicare before the age of 65 years. 2  Be a disability beneficiary for at least 24 months prior to qualifying for Medicare. 3  Complete the work requirements to qualify for early Medicare. Those who have worked for a long enough period in a federal, state or local government position will meet the requirements set forth by the Social Security disability program (see Resources below).