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Medicare
Hi! Does anyone know if in addition to IPF qualifying automatically for SS Disabilty, does it also make IPF patients eligible to get on Medicare before age 65? I can’t find that answer on line, so I assume not, but wanted to poll the collective mind. Thanks!
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3 Replies
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I believe you can @ age 64 on disability.
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No u must be 65 or older there r only 2 diseases that would automatically qualify for early Medicare and one is ALS which is Lou gherigs disease.
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Hello, Jill.
The short answer to your question is “yes”. From the Social Security web site (https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/medicare.htm):
“Everyone eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is also eligible for Medicare after a 24-month qualifying period. The first 24 months of disability benefit entitlement is the waiting period for Medicare coverage.”
Richard
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