Medicare Eligibility Calculator

Medicare Eligibility Calculator is a simple tool for U.S. users to estimate whether they may qualify for Medicare based on age, disability benefits, residency status, ALS/ESRD, and Medicare work credits. It also shows a likely eligibility pathway, an estimated eligibility date, and whether premium-free Part A may apply. This calculator is for educational purposes only and is not an official Medicare determination.

Estimate whether you may qualify for Medicare in the United States based on age, disability, residency, ALS/ESRD status, and Medicare work credits.

Date of birth

Are you a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for at least 5 continuous years?

Your Medicare work credits

Enter a number from 0 to 40. In many cases, 40 credits = about 10 years of work.

Does your spouse have at least 40 Medicare work credits?

Are you currently receiving SSDI or Railroad Retirement disability benefits?

Do you have ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)?

Do you have ESRD and are you on regular dialysis or have you had a kidney transplant?

Likely status

Current age

Likely pathway

Estimated eligibility date

Premium-free Part A

Important notes

Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate only and is not an official Medicare determination. Medicare eligibility can depend on additional federal rules, work history, disability entitlement, dialysis or transplant timing, and other factors. Please confirm eligibility with Medicare, the Social Security Administration, or a licensed benefits professional.