40%
Once you have been receiving Social Security Disability for 24 months, you can apply for Medicare. Take a look at the Medicare and You 2009 book for details: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
The "D2" designation on a Medicare card typically indicates that the individual is eligible for Medicare due to a disability. This designation is used for beneficiaries who qualify for Medicare coverage because they have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months or have specific conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). It helps healthcare providers and insurers identify the reason for a person's Medicare eligibility.
Persons under 65 become Medicare eligible after receiving Social Security benefits for 24 months. To receive SSA benefits, a person under age 65 must be "permanently and totally disabled" as defined by SSA.
It depends on the person and the treatment that will be sought, but in general Medicare Advantage does come out to be slightly cheaper than traditional Medicare. One must keep in mind that Medicare covers some non-medicine plans not covered by Medicare Advantage.
Medicare does not "means test" one's income or assets. However, Medicaid does.
Typically, if a person were to be working and on Medicare, you would have 7-9 months left of coverage left. I know that is not your specific case, but it's a general idea. To get a better idea, I suggest you call the Medicare headquarters at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
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Medicare is not means tested; eligibility is not based on income or assets. Medicaid eligibility standards vary somewhat by State.
No
Depends on the state you live in but check with your local medicare office to see what resources they have available.
It means that the person is not eligible for Railroad Benefits
Medicare :)