No, Medicare does not provide dependent coverage.[efn_note]Young Adults and the Affordable Care Act: Protecting Young Adults and Eliminating Burdens on Businesses and Families. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Accessed January 2024.[/efn_note] Each person with Medicare has their own policy, and the coverage is only for that individual. If you enroll in Medicare and you have a spouse and/or children who need coverage, they will need to obtain it elsewhere. Depending on the circumstances, this can be via COBRA/employer coverage, the Marketplace, or Medicaid.