Do I qualify for Medicare if I am self-employed? Yes. A self-employed person does qualify for Medicare if they meet certain requirements.

People who are eligible for and enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid are called “dual eligibles” or “dually eligible beneficiaries.”

To expand prescription drug access to low income seniors, the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services offers a program called Extra Help.

Am I eligible for Medicare? The vast majority of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents aged 65 years or older qualify for Medicare.