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Most people are eligible for Medicare at age 65, regardless of their health status. You qualify if you're 65 or older and a U.S. citizen or a lawfully present non-citizen.

Even if a person is 65 years or older, they still may not be eligible for Medicare unless they are also a U.S. citizen or have been a lawful U.S. resident for at least 5 years.

Given the heterogeneity of the dual-eligible population younger than age 65, a one-size-fits-all approach may not be as effective as a whole-person approach that considers health and social needs.