Is Spouse Covered Under Medicare? 
Your spouse is covered by Medicare at age 65 , either through his or her own eligibility , or -LRB- if he or she is not eligible due to their own work history -RRB- through the work history of their spouse -LRB- you -RRB- . If your spouse has not paid Medicare taxes through their own employment for at least 10 years , they can go on their spouse 's plan , but not until they turn age 65 . 