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.
Medicare was established in 1965, as a program to provide health insurance for older adults. In 1972, Medicare coverage was expanded to cover those under 65 who were disabled, as well as people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis or kidney transplant.
