WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are living longer, and Republicans want to raise the Medicare eligibility age as part of any deal to reduce the government’s huge deficits. But what sounds like a prudent ...

If the Medicare eligibility age were raised by two months every year — from 2014 until it reached 67 in 2027 — federal Medicare expenditures would be reduced by $148 billion from 2012 through 2021, ...

In most circumstances, the eligibility age for Medicare is 65 years old. However, people with certain medical conditions may be eligible for coverage at a younger age. Medicare is a ...

If you’re 65 or older, you qualify for Medicare, but that doesn’t mean you automatically receive it. Once you meet certain age benchmarks or other criteria for Medicare, it’s up to you to enroll in ...

A number of hospital executives support the change in Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67 to avoid reimbursement cuts, and many are planning a lobbying event on Capitol Hill this coming week to ...

Medicare coverage did not necessarily lead to increased diagnosis of chronic conditions. Objectives: The near-universal access to Medicare coverage at age 65 years improves access to care. However, ...

WASHINGTON - Americans are living longer, and Republicans want to raise the Medicare eligibility age as part of any deal to reduce the government's huge deficits. But what sounds like a prudent ...