Legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday could affect how people sign up for Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces, and ...

The tax, spending and policy bill making its way through Congress seeks to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicaid ...

An imbalance of those over 65 vs. those under 18 is set to exacerbate the current strains on both the Social Security and ...

There are certain ages that are considered popular ones in the context of claiming Social Security. Age 62, for example, is a common choice, since it's the earliest age to sign up for benefits. Age 67 ...

A Social Security card is displayed on Oct. 12, 2021, in Tigard, Ore. The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security’s trust funds have moved up as ...

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.

While Medicare is often associated with people who are at least 65 years old, younger individuals may also qualify for it based on their health status. Here’s a closer look at the eligibility ...