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Entitled to and receiving SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
or Railroad Disability benefits for 24+ months plus a five month
waiting period (total 29 months)
Been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also know
as Lou Gehrig's disease, and receiving disability benefits for 1+
month
65 years or older
A United States citizen
An alien admitted for permanent residence of the United States
Part A is premium-free if patient or spouse worked for 10 years in
Medicare-covered employment (must have been married for
minimum of 10 years if applying under ex-spouse)
If a person is not eligible for Medicare, they can purchase Medicare
and will have to pay higher monthly premiums for Part A and B
Diagnosed with End Stage Renal disease and begins a regular course
of dialysis treatments
AGE
DISABILITY
ESRD
Three Ways to Become Eligible for Medicare
Entitlement begins on the first day of the month for everyone. For
persons entitled due to Age, whose birthday is on the 1
st
of the month,
entitlement will begin the month PRIOR to their 65
th
birthday. This is
important when determining initial Medicare Entitlement reason and
COB.
Special Medicare Birthday Rule