How Do I Qualify For Medicare Part A? 
Most people will qualify for Medicare Part A at no charge . If you -LRB- or your eligible spouse -RRB- have at least 40 Social Security wage quarters , have lived in the US at least 5 years and are age 65 -LRB- or older -RRB- you should qualify for Medicare Part A. Medicare Part B requires a premium to be paid . 