Here’s a quick look at the first year of Medicare eligibility based on birth year.
Medicare eligibility age chart
Birth year | Medicare eligible |
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'1958' | '2023' |
'1959' | '2024' |
'1960' | '2025' |
'1961' | '2026' |
'1962' | '2027' |
'1963' | '2028' |
When does my Medicare coverage start?
The month your coverage starts depends on when you sign up.
If you sign up | Your Medicare coverage starts |
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1–3 months before your 65th birthday | Your birthday month |
During your birthday month | The next month |
1–3 months after your birthday month | The next month |
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