California's Board of Equalization (BOE) is the only elected tax board in the U.S. Its five membersâ positions are ensured by the state constitution.
So before you retire at 62, find out whether you stand to lose any employer-provided health insurance that you may have. If you will, you may be able to arrange for continued coverage through your employer or through your spouse's employer. Or you may be able to purchase a policy directly from an insurance company. You will need to find a way to maintain coverage until you turn age 65 and become eligible for Medicare. You can receive Medicare at any age if you have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for two years. 1  Tweet.
NOTE: Even though Social Securityâs full retirement age is no longer 65, you should sign up for Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. You can apply on our website at www.socialsecurity.gov.ut, you apply for Medicare at Social Security, and we can give you general information about the Medicare program. Medicare has four parts â¢ Hospital insurance (Part A) helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care and hospice care.