When can i get medicare benefits if born in 1953?

Most Americans turning 65 enroll in Medicare Part A and B. If you were born in the year 1949, you will be eligible for Medicare in the year 2014 if you qualify (Most folks turning 65 do).

Americans born in 1949 who qualified for SSDI or Social Security Disability Insurance and received benefits for 24 months may also qualify for Medicare before the year 2014.

You may also collect Medicare for the following qualifying conditions before turning 65: Lou Gehrig's Disease, ERSD, and other qualifying critical conditions.