It’s common knowledge that Medicare is available for people 65 and over, but you may be surprised to learn that about 10% of Medicare beneficiaries, or nearly 7 million people, are under age 65.

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Once a person has received these benefits for 24 months, they can start a Medicare plan, even though they are under 65 years of age. A person with a disability may otherwise have difficulty getting ...