The 24 month Waiting Period for medicare when you get Social Security DisabilityI've blogged several times about this aspect of the Social Security Disability system, which is the fact that before before an approved SSD claimant can receive medicare coverage, they must "serve" a two year wait (the wait does not pertain to SSI disability since SSI recipients are potentially eligible to receive medicaid). The two year wait begins from the date from the date of entitlement (the date of entitlement is the date that equals the established onset of disability plus the 5 month waiting period---another strange, arbitrary means of cheating approved claimants out of something, this time 5 actual months of disability benefits). Why does the 24 month wait for medicare benefits exist? I've never found a valid reason for it and I've always assumed it had to do with maintaining a cap on program expenses. What else could the reason be? Well, today, I visited Attorney Charles Hall's blog (Mr. Hall is a practicing Social Security Disability attorney in North Carolina, is the former president of NOSSCR, the national organization of social security claimant's representatives, and authors perhaps the best attorney's blog on the topic of Social Security Disability / SSI, which can be found at Social Security News) and this seems to be his opinion as well. The 24 month wait for medicare coverage serves no logical purpose. Related: 1. Social Security Disability Back pay and How Long it Takes 2. If you are applying for Social Security Disability when does Medicare start? 3. If You Get Approved For SSDI Will You Also Get Medicare? 4. Social Security Disability Medicare Health Coverage 5. The Social Security Medicare 24 Month Waiting Period About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: If your disability claim is approved or denied Social Security Award letter for SSD, SSI Exercise can prevent disability from arthritis Denied for disability with degenerative disc disease Disability from IBS and other conditions Can you qualify for Social Security Disability on the basis of fibromyalgia? What are the requirements and criteria for Social Security Disability? Disability at age 50 or older How Much Income Can you Earn If you draw Social Security Disability? How to file for disability in North Carolina NC Does sleep apnea treatment qualify a person for temporary SSI disability? You can qualify for disability based on epilepsy in two separate ways Can You File For Disability While Receiving Unemployment? Are Social Security Disability Claims Based On Back Pain Usually Turned Down? |
