Did You Know: Spouses can combine paid Medicare taxes for eligibility

To qualify for Medicare, your spouse must be age 65 or older. If your spouse is age 62 (or any age under 65), he or she could only qualify for Medicare by disability.

Here’s an example of when a younger spouse who’s not yet on Medicare might help you save money.

Suppose you reach age 65 and qualify for Medicare, but you haven’t worked long enough to qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A. And suppose your younger spouse has worked at least 10 years while paying Medicare taxes. When your spouse turns 62, you’ll qualify for premium-free Part A. Your spouse won’t qualify for Medicare until they turn 65, but their work record will help you save money by getting Part A with no monthly premium.

See more: https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/medicare/eligibility/will-spouse-of-62-receive-medicare-if-im-65/