Medicare for Disability

November 11, 2011

If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you are eligible for Medicare coverage after 24 months of payment. The 24 month period begins from the date you first became entitled to Social Security Disability. If you are unsure of your entitlement date, it is found on the first award letter you received from Social Security. [...]

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Medicare for Dummies

November 1, 2011

Don’t be taken in by the title of this article; we are not implying that you are a dummy in any way. In fact, we are certain that you are an intelligent and savvy individual out to make sense of a confusing and poorly documented government health insurance program. With that said, here are the [...]

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How Do I Sign Up For Medicare?

October 22, 2011

There are several different ways to qualify for coverage under Medicare. These requirements are for Hospital Insurance (Part A), Medical Insurance (Part B), and Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). Most people who are age 65 or older are eligible based on their own employment, or that of a spouse. You qualify for Medicare coverage if [...]

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Medicare for End Stage Renal Disease

September 12, 2011

If you receive regular kidney dialysis on a weekly basis, you qualify for Medicare benefits without the 24 month waiting period required for those who receive Social Security Disability benefits. You may even be eligible for Medicare coverage if you do not qualify for Social Security disability. If you did not work and paid into [...]

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