Medicare is health insurance for individuals who are how old?

• A. Under 65
• B. 65 and Older
• C. 70 and Older
• D. 50 and Older

Answer: (B)

Medicare is health insurance designed primarily for people sixty-five and older. This age threshold is the standard eligibility rule, so the correct statement is that Medicare covers individuals who are 65 and older. Most people qualify at 65 due to age, though some younger individuals can qualify if they have certain disabilities or conditions, such as long-term disability benefits or end-stage renal disease. The other age ranges don’t define Medicare eligibility in general; those under 65 aren’t automatically eligible unless they meet the special criteria, and 70 or 50 plus do not reflect the standard rule.