Can Medicare Start Before 65? 
There are three limited scenarios under which a person can start Medicare before age 65 . There are other qualifying criteria for each of these conditions . It is best to call your local social security office for details . The first is people who are disabled and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for at least 24 months . The second is people diagnosed with end stage renal disease who are getting dialysis or have had a kidney transplant , and are eligible for SSDI . The third is people who have been diagnosed with ALS - Lou Gehrig 's disease . 