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FEHB & Medicare
FEHB, Medicare, & TRICARE
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Who Is Eligible?

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Man of retirement age

Generally, individuals are eligible for Medicare if they or their spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and are 65 years old and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

Individuals might also qualify for coverage if they are a younger person with a disability or with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant).







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