Qualify to get (or are already getting) retirement or disability benefits from Social Security (or the Railroad Retirement Board). Get Medicare earlier than 65. Are 65 or older and you (or another qualifying person, like your current or former spouse) paid Medicare taxes while working for a certain amount of time (usually at least 10 years).
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program: Students earning eligible nursing degrees or certificates may qualify for coverage of tuition and other education costs if you agree to work for at least 2 years at an eligible health facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program (NHHSP): Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in primary and behavioral health ...
You may qualify for free or low-cost health care through Medicaid based on your income and family size. Eligibility rules differ among states. In all states, Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families, including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes, and people with disabilities.
When Someone Turns 26 Your coverage will end on your 26th birthday. When you lose coverage on your 26th birthday, you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. This lets you enroll in a health plan outside Open Enrollment. Need health insurance? Find affordable health care and compare plans at Healthcare.gov.
The local program staff in your area will tell you if you qualify. Your family may qualify for Head Start or Early Head Start services if your family's income is at or below the federal poverty level. Programs may enroll some children from families whose incomes are higher than the federal poverty level if they meet other requirements.