I’m disabled. When can I start getting Medicare?

If you are under 65 and disabled, there are some special rules about when you become eligible for Medicare. Again, every person’s situation is unique. There may be additional rules or benefits that apply to your specific situation, which is why it is crucial to work with an experienced independent Medicare agent familiar with the rules around eligibility for Medicare when disabled like we at %location_locationName% are.

You automatically get Part A and Part B after you have been receiving:

  • Disability benefits from Social Security for 24 months
  • Certain disability benefits from the RRB for 24 months

If you have Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, you will automatically get Part A and Part B the month your disability benefits begin.