Social Security Benefits and Medicare

[Jay_MN]

Hello,
Has anyone applied for social security benefits or medicare for naturalized parents who have not worked in the USA? I understand that no SSI will be provided but what kind of Medicare coverage can such a person get? Are they eligible for the EXTRA HELP (for prescription drug program) or State medicare savings program?
Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[Jay_MN]

Social Security Benefits and Medicare

They can BUY Medicare.

Thanks for the message. So he is eligible for Medicare Part A (Hospital insurance) but will have to pay a premium for Medicare Part B (medical insurance)?
How about Prescription Drugs? Does he have to pay for that as well or apply through state's medicare savings program?
Does becoming a member of AARP help with the premiums?
Thanks.