Can a widowed spouse qualify for Medicare Part A?

Medicare if You’re Widowed or Divorced. If you do not qualify for free Medicare Part A based on your own work history, you can qualify based on your spouse’s work history, even if you are widowed or divorced.

Do you have to be married to qualify for Medicare Part A?

Do you have to have income to get part age pension?

If your income is above the thresholds in the above table, you may still be eligible for a part Age Pension. The amount of Age Pension you are eligible for progressively reduces by 50 cents for each dollar earned until it cuts out completely.

When to enroll your spouse in Medicare Part D?

You can only enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when you first become eligible for Medicare or during the annual open enrollment period from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 each year. If you do not qualify for free Medicare Part A based on your own work history, you can qualify based on your spouse’s work history, even if you are widowed or divorced.

When does a non working spouse become eligible for Medicare?

When your non-working spouse turns 65, they will be eligible for premium-free Part A and Medicare Part B if you are at least 62 years and have paid at least ten years of Medicare taxes. If you are not yet 62, your spouse may still enroll in Medicare Part A (and Part B, which is optional).

How can I find out if my spouse is eligible for Medicare?

If you aren’t sure you meet a certain requirement, you can contact the Social Security Administration by calling 800-772-1213. You can also visit Medicare.gov and use their eligibility calculator. What parts of Medicare can I share with my spouse?