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Social Security & Medicare

yallerdawg

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1. My understanding is that if you qualify for Medicare...

Reply to backtoblue (Original post)

Fri Aug 17, 2018, 02:03 PM

Aug 2018

after 2 years on 100% disability, you can be transferred over to Medicare coverage without the age reqirement.

If you are 100% disabled, you'll have 100% Medicare coverage!

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Just learned that I am booted off of Medicaid and have Medicare [View all] backtoblue Aug 2018 OP

My understanding is that if you qualify for Medicare... yallerdawg Aug 2018 #1

Does that mean no copays or out of pocket? backtoblue Aug 2018 #2

You may still have some digging to do depending on your state? yallerdawg Aug 2018 #5

Arkansas..... backtoblue Aug 2018 #6

If you're low-income (like so many of us!)... yallerdawg Aug 2018 #7

Here's another link: yallerdawg Aug 2018 #9

Thanks yallerdawg! backtoblue Aug 2018 #10

Well, good luck with it all - and the operation. yallerdawg Aug 2018 #11

Medicare is 80/20 coverage, not 100%. DURHAM D Aug 2018 #3

I've been in similar situations. Alwaysna Aug 2018 #4

Thanks! backtoblue Aug 2018 #14

First of all call/write/email Medicare to get a document on the workings of your specific ... marble falls Aug 2018 #8

Hi marble backtoblue Aug 2018 #13

Hey! it made me concerned to see the trouble you're having with your health care ... marble falls Aug 2018 #15

I'm so glad you're feeling better! backtoblue Aug 2018 #16

I know! But I've been catching them out here on the outside. Caught Library girl twice last week... marble falls Aug 2018 #17

I have two brothers and a sister on disability due to heart disease blueinredohio Aug 2018 #12

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