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Medicare

What Makes Medicare So Complex?

Medicare provides affordable health insurance for tens of millions of people. As a federal program, Medicare is run by an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines your Medicare eligibility. Whether you’re enrolling in Medicare for the first time or re-evaluating your existing plan, our experienced Medicare team can provide you with peace of mind that you are enrolled in the best, most affordable plan based on your unique treatment profile and financial needs.

We focus on understanding and navigating the current system to maximize your benefits.

  1. The application process which involves many choices, decisions, and deadlines that can be confusing and overwhelming
  2. Private health insurance is often needed to supplement or replace Medicare coverage
  3. Failure to enroll in a timely fashion can result in costly penalties and surcharges to your monthly premiums
  4. Coordination of benefits with other health insurance providers is complex and has serious financial consequences
  5. Choosing the proper prescription drug coverage is dependent on your unique treatment profile

Contact Social Security Law Group Immediately.
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No upfront fees. If we win your case, our fee is paid from a portion of your Social Security disability back pay.

Medicare Consists of Four Different Parts.

The insurance is available for people age 65 or older, under age 65 for Social Security Disability recipients, and any age with permanent kidney failure.

Part B    Part C   Part D

Medicare Part A

Medicare Part A covers hospice care, home health care, skilled nursing facilities, and in-patient hospital stays.

Most people age 65 or older who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States are eligible for “free” Medicare Part A. You can get Part A at age 65 without having to pay premiums if:

You are receiving retirement benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board.

You are eligible to receive Social Security or Railroad benefits but you have not yet filed for them.
You or your spouse had Medicare-covered government employment.

Although you don’t pay a premium, there are some co-payments and a yearly deductible.

Two Groups of People Qualify for Medicare.

If you have been awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or are age 65 or older, you may be eligible for Medicare. SSLG can help you determine if you qualify and, if so, work with you to select the best Medicare coverage to meet your health care needs and financial situation. Because Medicare isn’t a welfare program, your income and assets don’t affect your eligibility.

SSDI Recipients

  • Under age 65 and receiving Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months
  • You may qualify for Medicare earlier than other SSDI beneficiaries if you suffer from:
    • End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
    • ALS
  • Individuals age 65 or older
    • Who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and
    • Have worked for at least 10 years for a Medicare covered employer or have a spouse who has.

The official Medicare website has a useful a tool that helps you determine whether or not you or your loved one is eligible to receive Medicare benefits. You will be asked to answer a series of questions and the tool will determine if you might be able to receive Medicare.

 Click here to go to the Medicare Eligibility Tool

Contact Social Security Law Group Immediately.
1-866-486-0743

It's a complex process. Let us help.
No upfront fees. If we win your case, our fee is paid from a portion of your Social Security disability back pay.