Can I get medical insurance for someone over 70 years of age?

Medicare

- Individuals age 65 and older are eligible for Medicare. It is a federal government health insurance program that helps cover medical expenses for people 65 and older, people under 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with end-stage renal disease.

Medigap

- Medigap is private health insurance that can help pay for expenses that are not covered by Medicare. It is available to people who are 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B.

Individual health insurance

- Individual health insurance is private health insurance that is not specifically designed for people over 70. It is available to people of all ages, including those over 70. However, individual health insurance premiums can be higher for older people.

Medicaid

- Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income people. It is available to people of all ages, including those over 70. However, Medicaid eligibility varies from state to state.

VA health care

- VA health care is a government health care program for veterans of the U.S. military. It is available to veterans of all ages, including those over 70. However, VA health care eligibility varies depending on the veteran's service history and income.

Employer-sponsored health insurance

- Employer-sponsored health insurance is health insurance that is provided by an employer. It is available to employees who work for a company that offers health insurance. However, employer-sponsored health insurance is not always available to people who are over 70.