The short answer: No. Your spouse is eligible for Medicare when he or she turns 65. However, if your spouse has a qualifying disability such as End-Stage Renal Disease or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, he or she may be able to enroll in Medicare sooner. Your eligibility for Medicare has no impact on the date that your spouse is eligible for Medicare. Medicare coverage is all individual, meaning you cannot have dependents on your plan. This includes your spouse and children.
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