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Who Qualifies for the Medicare Green Card?: Eligibility Explained

As of July 2025, Medicare eligibility is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents (i.e., green card holders), Cuban-Haitian entrants, and those under the Compacts of Free Association. The phrase **"Who qualifies for the Medicare green card?"** actually refers to the process by which lawful permanent residents, or green card holders, can become eligible for the federal health insurance program.

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What is the 5-year rule for Medicare?

Over 68 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, but not everyone is aware of the specific regulations governing eligibility and equipment replacement. A common point of confusion for many is **what is the 5-year rule for Medicare?** This term actually refers to two distinct regulations: one for permanent resident eligibility and another for replacing durable medical equipment (DME).

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