Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 208 of 716
Which condition allows a person to enroll in Medicare without the standard 24-month SSDI waiting period?
a.Chronic asthma treated with daily inhalers
b.Hypertension controlled by medication
c.Type 2 diabetes requiring insulin
d.ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
Explanation
ALS qualifies for immediate Medicare enrollment without the 24-month wait. End-stage renal disease also has special rules. Most other chronic conditions still require the 24-month SSDI wait.
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