Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 207 of 315
A 50-year-old has been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months. He is now eligible for:
a.Medicare based on disability
b.Medicare only once he turns 65
c.Medicaid only
d.Medigap with full underwriting
Explanation
Persons under 65 qualify for Medicare after receiving SSDI benefits for 24 months. ALS and end-stage renal disease are exceptions that can qualify a person sooner.
Law Reference: 42 U.S.C. §426Practice all 315 questions free — no signup required.
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