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I began receiving disability in feb 2019. When can I get medicare?
Q) I began receiving disability in feb 2019. Obama care for me went up to 1600 monthly. When can I get medicare?
A) All Social Security Disability recipients can receive Medicare coverage two years after the first month they are eligible for their monthly disability benefits. You have to wait two years after you are entitled to disability benefits to get Medicare unless you fit into an exception. The two-year waiting period for Medicare is calculated from your date of SSDI entitlement—when you are eligible to start receiving monthly benefits in general. Plus five months (due to the five-month waiting period for SSDI this is usually the date your disability began).
If you’re looking for immediate or emergency help, your state’s human service or social service agency might be able to provide financial assistance or refer you to local community organizations. Benefits.gov is a free website that can help you determine which types of government assistance you might qualify for and how and where to apply. Using the Benefit Finder, answer questions about yourself and your needs to see if you’re eligible for programs to help you pay for food, health insurance, or other necessities. Check back with Benefits.gov in the future to see if you’re eligible for additional benefits after major life events and as new benefit programs become available. https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder#benefits&qc=cat_1