Basis of eligibility and entitlement
(a)Hospital insurance without premiums. Hospital insurance…#
(a) Hospital insurance without premiums. Hospital insurance is available to most individuals without payment of a premium if they:
(1) Are age 65 or over, or
(2) Have received social security or railroad retirement disability benefits for 25 months; or
(3) Have end-stage renal disease. Subpart B of this part explains the requirements such individuals must meet to obtain hospital insurance without premiums.
(b)Premium hospital insurance. Many individuals who are…#
(b) Premium hospital insurance. Many individuals who are age 65 or over, but do not meet the requirements set forth in subpart B of this part, and certain individuals under age 65, may obtain the benefits by paying a premium. Section 406.20 of this part explains the requirements individuals must meet to obtain premium hospital insurance.