If you have met the work requirements then yes, you are automatically enrolled in most cases. If you do not receive your Medicare card before turning 65 then make sure you call your Social Security office or Medicare. Once you turn 65 you will have to pick up a prescription drug plan along with your Medicare Parts A & B. Do not fail to enroll in a prescription drug plan when you are first eligible and do not opt out of Medicare Part B. If you do, there are penalties imposed by Medicare.
If you OR YOUR SPOUSE have enough work history with Social Security wages you can qualify for Medicare Part A and Part B.
Likewise, if you are divorced and you were married for at least 10 years and your spouse is eligible for Social Security you may be eligible for Medicare.
If you are widowed, and you were married to your spouse at least 9 months before your spouse died and you are single, you may be eligible for Medicare.
You will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B if you are currently receiving Social Security benefits. If you are not receiving Social Security benefits you will have to request your Medicare benefits. You can go online or go by your local Social Security office to enroll. If you are going to continue to work and get your health insurance from your employer you may not need to enroll in Medicare.
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Likewise, if you are divorced and you were married for at least 10 years and your spouse is eligible for Social Security you may be eligible for Medicare.
If you are widowed, and you were married to your spouse at least 9 months before your spouse died and you are single, you may be eligible for Medicare.