CRLLS
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
I was just reading about the Teachers retirement system in Illinois. According to them, anyone can participate in Medicare Part B. There is no requirement for paying into SS etc for 40 quarters. To be eligible for Medicare Part A, one must meet the 40 quarters in SS OR have a spouse who has paid into
Medicare
If you are eligible for Social Security coverage on your own work record, you will receive Medicare Part A coverage at age 65. You may have Medicare Part A coverage (hospital insurance) at age 65 if your spouse is at least age 62 and has worked in Social Security-covered employment long enough to be insured, even if your spouse is still working. Anyone may enroll in Medicare Part B (medical insurance); there is no work requirement.