Can I be eligible for Medicare if I am not a US citizen? Robert 'Bob' Powell answers this question as part of Decoding Retirement's special segment, Ask Bob.

Michael Finke, Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services, joined Robert 'Bob' Powell on Decoding Retirement to discuss annuities, the 4% rule, other retirement strategies, and much more in this week's episode of Decoding Retirement.

Question:

Can I be eligible for Medicare if I am not a US citizen?

Answer:

Yes, non-US citizens can be eligible for Medicare under certain circumstances. According to Jae Oh, author of "Maximize Your Medicare', green card holders can qualify for Medicare if they:

? Are age 65 or older

? Have lived continuously in the US for at least 5 years

? Have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 40 quarters (10 years)

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