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§ 1395o. Eligible individuals

Every individual who—
(1) is entitled to hospital insurance benefits under part A of this subchapter, or
(2) has attained age 65 and is a resident of the United States, and is either
(A) a citizen or
(B) an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who has resided in the United States continuously during the 5 years immediately preceding the month in which he applies for enrollment under this part,
is eligible to enroll in the insurance program established by this part.

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