Does Medicare Cover People’s Spouses?

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The spouse of a Medicare plan holder becomes eligible for their own plan when they turn 65 years old, even if they never worked outside the home. Image for illustration purposes
The spouse of a Medicare plan holder becomes eligible for their own plan when they turn 65 years old, even if they never worked outside the home. Image for illustration purposes

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Medicare does not specifically cover spouses. However, some people qualify based on their spouse’s or a former spouse’s work record. 

Some people may qualify for Medicare by reaching age 65 years and having their own eligible work and tax records. Others, however, may not have worked for the required number of quarters.

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