The Medicare eligibility age is set at 65 due to the program’s origins in 1965 when it was aligned with Social Security benefits. At the time, 65 was the standard retirement age, ensuring financial and healthcare support for older adults. While some advocate for lowering or raising the age, it remains a key milestone for accessing Medicare benefits in the U.S. healthcare system.
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