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.
Who needs to apply for Medicare? You may not need to sign up for Original Medicare, Part A and Part B, but you may have options about the type of Medicare coverage you receive. To be eligible for Medicare, you must be either a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of at least five continuous years. Generally, if you're receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits, you'll be automatically enrolled in Medicare when you turn 65.