You may not be able to get premium-free Part A (Hospital Insurance) based on the work history of you or your spouse (living, deceased or divorced). You can buy Part A for a monthly premium.

If you paid Medicare taxes for less than 30 quarters, the standard Part A premium will be PARTA_PREM30. If you paid Medicare taxes for 30-39 quarters, the standard Part A premium will be PARTA_PREM39. Some people pay a higher premium if they don't enroll when they're first eligible.