Medicare eligibility age chart

Here’s a quick look at the first year of Medicare eligibility based on birth year.

Medicare eligibility age chart
Birth year
Medicare eligible

'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.

When does my Medicare coverage start?
If you sign up
Your Medicare coverage starts
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

For more information, check out how to sign up for Medicare in 3 easy steps.