How Do I Qualify For Medicare In Illinois? 
Medicare is a federal run program . To qualify you must have worked and paid into the system , be 65 or older or have certain disabilities . Usually you will automatically be enrolled when you are eligible , however if you think you qualify call your local Social Security office or 1-800-MEDICARE . Do not confuse Medicare with Medicaid , which is a combined Federal and State program for people with low income and assets . 