Being on disability at age 57 how can you get health insurance or medicare since you cannot work?

Double check with your local Social Security office to find out about your eligibilty for Medicare. Generally, after you are on Social Security Disability for two years, you are eligible for Medicare regardless of your age. I found this, thought it may help: Medicare Eligibility ToolWindows+Vista&language=English">http://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English