Can I Get Medicare If I Have Never Worked? 
You can get Medicare if you have never worked or paid any Social Security taxes . If you are married or was married for at least 10 years before death or divorce occurred you may be able to get Medicare through your spouse or former spouse . You would have to check with Social Security to see if you could qualify through a spouse . If you can not qualify through a spouse you can purchase Medicare and the premium for Part A is $ 411 per month and $ 121.80 for Part B . 