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Are you eligible for medicare if on social security disability?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, after 24 months.
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Which group of people is not served by Medicare?
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
Which group of people is not served medicare?
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
Can your husband get medicare if he has end stage liver failure if he is only 64 but receives social security because he retired early?
He should apply for disability Social Security and, if successful, he would be eligible for Medicare.
Being on disability at age 57 how can you get health insurance or medicare since you cannot work?
If you are on disability at age 57, you may be eligible for Medicare after receiving disability benefits for 24 months. You can contact the Social Security Administration for more information and guidance on enrolling in Medicare. Alternatively, you may be eligible for Medicaid based on your low income. Contact your state's Medicaid office for more information on eligibility and enrollment.
What conditions qualify a person for medicare besides old age?
The only possibility for Medicare before age 65 is if you are under Social Security disability. Even then not everyone in that category is eligible.
What two groups of persons were added to those eligible for medicare benefits after the initial establishment of the medicare program?
1.) People who were eligible for disability benefits from social security 2.) Individuals experiencing end-stage renal disease
Does Social Security disability pay for education?
No, not directly. Social Security disability (SSDI) pays cash benefits and makes the recipient eligible for Medicare and certain other social service programs. Your disability may allow you to qualify for tuition assistance or vocational training from your state Vocational Rehabilitation department.
Can you have Medicare if on long-term disability?
Yes, if you are receiving Social Security disability payments.
How old do you have to be to get Medicare?
Assuming that you have paid Medicare payroll taxes, then you are eligible to join Medicare when you turn 65. You can become covered by Medicare before age 65, if you are considered disabled by Social Security.
Will your social security disability be taken away if you when you start medicare?
no, absolutely not
What is social security and Medicare?
The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax.
Do I need to be on Social Security to receive Medicare?
No, but if you are not on Social Security disability, you must be at least 65 years old to enroll.
