Medicare Eligibility for Individuals Under 65 with Disabilities

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The Medicare eligibility requirements for those
under 65 differ from the standard age-based
eligibility and focus on long-term disability
conditions.

• Automatic Enrollment SSDI recipients are
  automatically enrolled in Medicare after 24
  months of benefits.
• No Waiting Period for ALS Individuals with ALS
  are eligible for Medicare immediately upon SSDI
  approval.
• Supplemental Plans Medigap policies and Medicaid
  may help cover out-of-pocket costs for eligible
  individuals.
• Application Process ESRD and ALS patients must
  manually apply for Medicare through the Social
  Security Administration.
• Dual Eligibility Those who qualify for both
  Medicare and Medicaid can receive additional
  financial assistance.