Health Insurance - Understanding Medicare

Retirement is a wonderful time in one's life. But it can also be a time of great pain if not properly prepared for. you need to understand all there is to long term care and what options are open to you. Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to senior citizens irrespective of their medical condition. You can only qualify for Medicare if you are 65 years and above. Medicare would automatically register people who were receiving social security benefits once they reach the age of 65.