In order to qualify for Medicare, children must meet certain relationship requirements with you, their parent or guardian. The child must be related to you by birth or legal adoption. If the child has been your stepchild for one year or more, they may also qualify for coverage. In addition, you have to have received Medicare credits through your work in past years. If your child is over 20 years of age , they must be disable d and have been receiving disability benefits from the social security administration for at least two year s before applying for Medicare. Even if your child has never worked, they can still get Medicare coverage because of their disability. The child must have been disabled before reaching age 22. Adult children who qualif y  for Medicare will remain entitled to benefits as long as they r emain disabled and remain unmarried. Adult children who are disabled but may still be capable of working will g...

Medicare for Kids Covered Services All states provide comprehensive coverage for children, including: Routine check-ups Immunizations Doctor visits Prescriptions Dental and vision care Inpatient and outpatient hospital care Laboratory and X-ray services Emergency services Some specific benefits may be different from state to state. How do I find a health care provider in my area who accepts Medicaid or CHIP? If you already have a health care provider for your child, ask if he or she accepts Medicaid, CHIP, or the health plan you selected. If you've been getting care from a provider that doesn't accept Medicaid, CHIP, or any of its health plans, you may be able to keep using that provider for a short time until you can find another provider. Most Medicaid and CHIP programs and health plans have websites that tell you which providers are available. Call  your state Medicaid or CHIP agency   or your health plan's member services de...