Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 207 of 716
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.Medigap with full underwriting
c.Medicare only once he turns 65
d.Medicaid only
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.
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