Am I eligible for Medicare?

Medicare has four qualifying paths: age 65, two years of SSDI, End-Stage Renal Disease, or ALS. Answer the questions below to see which path applies to your situation.

Birth monthBirth yearMonths of SSDI benefits receivedLeave blank if not receiving Social Security Disability Insurance.Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)I am a U.S. citizen OR lawful permanent resident for at least 5 continuous years

Enter your birth date and any disability status above to see which Medicare eligibility path applies.

Educational estimate only. Eligibility edge cases (railroad retirement, government employment coverage, specific SSDI determinations) can affect your actual enrollment path. A licensed agent can confirm your specific situation.

The four Medicare eligibility paths

Age 65+ with U.S. citizenship or 5+ years of continuous lawful permanent residency. The most common path.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months. Automatic enrollment in Parts A and B in the 25th month.
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Coverage typically begins the 4th month of regular dialysis (or sooner with a transplant / home dialysis training).
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Medicare coverage begins the same month SSDI benefits start — no 24-month wait.

For deeper detail on each path, see the Medicare for people under 65 with disabilities guide.

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