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Why did Social Security tell a 62 year old disabled veteran he's not eligible for Medicare until age 65?
He and his wife do not drive so they go to the hospital alot and they do so, by calling 911. The fire truck and rescue squad show up.
They go to the hospital, and sometimes released the next day.
He says that Tri-Care pays part of this, and he has to pay the rest out of his pocket.
I've known them long enough to think they pay zero, out of pocket for medical services. Their medications are $3 each, I think, regardless as to whether they are a $4 generic or not.
He said S.S. told him that he can not be covered by Medicare, until age 65. I thought disabled persons were eligible regardless of age?
I also thought him being a veteran entitled him to medical through the government. Veterans benefits and a small s.s. check is his only income and his wife is on SSI.
He would have to apply for Social Security disability in order to be eligible for Medicare before age 65. Initial applications seem to be routinely deenied in the bulk of cases and the decision has to be appealed. It's an imperfect system at best. However, in the case of a disabled veteran, a lot depends on the percentage of disability the military has determined.
If affordable, a SS attorney would help. Barring that, he should contact the VFW, DAV, American Legion, etc. and ask for assistance.
My point too. If he is on Social Security Disability then he gets Medicare. He would also be on TriCare For Life which would cost him nothing as long as he pays his Medicare Part B
He is a totally disabled veteran. Legally blind, he says, he has no visible physical problems. I think he recently got a pacemaker. Due to the size of his monthly benefit from VA, his social security check is around $238.00. He'd be age 65, before he could be successful with s.s. disability. I know several people and it took 2-3 years to even get hearing, etc.
I don't think that just because one is on Social Security Disability that automatically entitles them to Medicare.
My understanding is that Medicare is strictly for 65 and older. I am also on SSD and VA disability. The two together equal the 60% that VA would have awarded me but am not eligible for Medicare because I am only 55.
I don't have children living at home so I don't qualify for Medicaid either. I am a veteran, used the VA healthcare system for several years, but no longer desire to use it. The lack of quality care is part of the reason I'm on disability now.
You have to have been on Social Security Disability for a certain amount of time, I believe 2 years but it may only be a year, to get Medicare before age 65.
If he's on disability from the VA, but on regular Social Security, no he won't be eligible for Medicare until 65.
I got Social Security Disability, it took me about 2 years, but i also signed up with a lawyer right away (they dont take payment until/unless you receive benefits). I could not afford to live without it, so i had to. (I did all the work actually - it never went to the hearing stage.)
I think after a yr or 18 months i got the paper to fill out if i wanted Medicare. It's not free tho, they take a premium out every month. I am 52.
I got Social Security Disability, it took me about 2 years, but i also signed up with a lawyer right away (they dont take payment until/unless you receive benefits). I could not afford to live without it, so i had to. (I did all the work actually - it never went to the hearing stage.)
I think after a yr or 18 months i got the paper to fill out if i wanted Medicare. It's not free tho, they take a premium out every month. I am 52.
You can get Medicare Part B below age 65 if you are on Social Security Disability. There is a two year waiting period from the date of entitlement.
Important distinction here is to find out of the veteran is on SSI or Social Security Disability.
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