Can I Enroll in Medicare Before 65?
Yes. You can get Medicare before 65 if you have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months, have been diagnosed with ALS, or have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the SSDI waiting period?
- You must receive SSDI benefits for 24 consecutive months before Medicare coverage begins. The waiting period starts with your first SSDI payment.
- Is there a waiting period for ALS?
- No. If you are diagnosed with ALS and receive SSDI, your Medicare coverage begins the first month of SSDI benefits with no waiting period.
- What happens to my disability Medicare when I turn 65?
- Your Medicare continues automatically. At 65, you transition from disability-based Medicare to age-based Medicare with no gap in coverage.