Medicare 101

 

Who is Eligible?

People age 65 years or older who are US Citizens, or permanent US residents living in the US for the past five years.

 
 
 
  • People Under 65 with disabilities, after 24 months of receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI). 

  • People under age 65 with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or kidney transplant). 

  • People under age 65 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) are often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease (LGD). 

 

Medicare Basics

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