Can Naturalized Citizens Get Medicare? 
Part B relates to nonhospital benefits and is available to those 65 and over . They must be a citizen or resident of the United States who has been here lawfully for five consecutive years . -LRB- This is true regardless of whether or not someone is eligible for Part A. -RRB- An individual is given the opportunity to apply for Part B coverage and then they must pay the premiums themselves . If they do not take the Part B benefit when first offered , they must wait until January 1st of the following year to apply . 