When am I eligible for Medicare?

Usually, the age for Medicare is 65, but there are some exceptions. Maybe, someone who knows more about it than I do can chime in. Also, if you are on Disability, you may be receiving Medicare. I have a loved one who was Disabled due to arthritis and she received a check from Social Security PLUS, she was covered by Medicare, even though she was only 60 years old.

Are you on Medicaid due to income eligibility?

People who have been citizens for at least 5 years are eligible for Medicare at age 65. There are some people with disabilities who receive it at an earlier age. Some people with disabilities have Medicaid, while others have Medicare. Those are the only exceptions I know to the 65-year-old rule.

Sorry, I really didn't know. I don't read everything and don't have special knowledge of disability insurance. What can I say? Dumb me. :P

Well, I've been here for awhile but have even less knowledge about SSI and SSDI than Jessie. Even if I became disabled, my first thoughts would be how to cope, rather than how to get funds, although I know that some people really do need the assistance (and others, of whom I know some, are merely exploiting what's available).

So, move over, Jessie, while I join you. I'm sure we're not the only ones in this category.

thank you

does Medicaid cover assistant living

One extra thing: the 24 month "SSDI period" is measured from the date that the payments actually begin (or were supposed to begin). That "start date" is not the date that you are awarded SSDI.
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Jae

I am trying to cope I need assistant living I have a lot wrong with me.Is there any agency to help me this is all new

I know someone who gets SSI and is on Medicaid. She received less than '$500 before she was able to find a place to rent and then she got around $700. She also receives what we used to call food stamps. I think they call it something else now. She looks for a room to rent or a room mate in order to stretch her money. It's really hard. I don't know if she has pursued anything like assisted living. I do know that she had been ripped off many times but her SSI is for a mental condition.

please say a prayer for me.