SSDI - Medicare
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Don’t forget if you are found eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) one important benefit is qualifying for the federal Medicare program. People with disabilities become eligible for Medicare 24 months after receiving SSDI; sooner in some instances. However, due to the five-month waiting period from the start of the disabling condition for individuals to qualify for SSDI benefits, Medicare coverage cannot start sooner than the beginning of the 30th month after the start of the qualifying disability.
As mentioned above, SSDI beneficiaries with specific conditions may qualify for Medicare sooner. This includes people with:
ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease (you qualify for Medicare the first month SSDI benefits are received)
End stage renal disease or kidney failure (you qualify for Medicare after the third month of receiving SSDI benefits.
A kidney problem in which you receive a kidney transplant (you qualify for Medicare in the month you receive the transplant)
* Articles contained here are not intended to provide legal advice, only providing general information. We encourage individuals to consult with an attorney regarding individual circumstances.
