Medicare eligibility requirements apply to veterans the same way they do other enrollees. Medicare is available to veterans over the age of 65 or under 65 if they have certain disabilities.
You’ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B if you receive Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits for at least four months before your 65th birthday.
If you’re not automatically enrolled in Medicare and you delay signing up for Part B, you may have to pay higher monthly premiums.
Medicare is for people who:
Veterans with VA benefits who decide to sign up for Medicare can also get either a Medigap policy or a Medicare Advantage plan, but not both.