How Do I Get Medicare In New York? 
To get Medicare in New York , you must be age 65 and have paid into Social Security taxes for at least 10 years . There are others who can get Medicare under age 65 , including those who have been receiving Social Security Disability for 2 years , or those who have ERD or ALS . To get more detail about eligibility for Medicare in New York and to show you how to sign up for it , go to www.medicare.gov . 