If you go on dialysis or you are already on dialysis it does not affect your eligibility for Medicare. If you are already on Medicare and go on dialysis the way it is paid for may be affected but your coverage will stay constant.
Once you have qualified for Medicare, it is permanent health insurance. Since we never know what the future holds for us, this is THE main reason for Medicare. Please don't forget that this system has placed a dollar value on over 60,000 treatments and procedures. Dialysis is indeed one of the 60,000 and you are entitled to receive this treatment!
Issuance of a Medicare card Part A& B begins after the 4 month of being on dialysis. Once the card is received, you’ll have the option of choosing a plan( Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage) to help offset or cover cost that Original Medicare does not.
For both Original Medicare Part A & Part B for eligibility it doesn't. It does not change your eligibility status. If your entitled to Original Medicare, like working 40 quarters in the U.S., then you are entitled to it. It starts the Month of your 65th birth Month or the month after receiving 24 Months of Disability payments. This is just 2 of the ways to be eligible.
As for coverage if your already on Medicare Part A & Part B at the time of your diagnosis then dialysis does not affect your status on Original Medicare.
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Starting dialysis changes Medicare eligibility and coverage in a few key ways. If you're not already eligible for Medicare, starting dialysis will likely trigger eligibility for Medicare Part A and Part B because of your End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). However, your Medicare coverage won't start immediately. There's a waiting period, and your commercial insurance (if you have it) will be primary for the first three months of dialysis.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Eligibility:
If you haven't already met the typical Medicare age or disability requirements (65 or older, or under 65 with a qualifying disability), starting dialysis will make you eligible for Medicare due to ESRD.
Waiting Period:
If you're under 65 and only eligible for Medicare because of ESRD, your Medicare coverage usually starts on the first day of the fourth month of dialysis. This means your commercial insurance (or any other coverage you have) will likely be the primary payer for the first three months.
Medicare Parts:
You'll need both Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) to get the full benefits for dialysis and kidney transplant services. You can also add Medicare drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage:
While Original Medicare (Part A and B) covers many dialysis-related services, you can also enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. These plans have different cost-sharing, provider networks, and coverage rules, so it's important to research them carefully.
Coordination of Benefits:
For the first 30 months of your Medicare eligibility, your commercial insurance (if you have one) will be the primary payer for your dialysis treatments. After this period, Medicare will become the primary payer.
dialysis doesn't automatically change Medicare eligibility, but it triggers Medicare coverage for dialysis after a waiting period, typically the fourth month of treatment. If you're already eligible for Medicare, your coverage begins right away. If you're only eligible because of ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease), the waiting period applies.
You would become eligible for a Chronic Special Needs plan. There are plans that are built specifically for individuals with diabetes, heart conditions, and ESRD.
If you are under 65 you becomes eligible for Medicare. If you are over 65 and already have Medicare you continue with your coverage. It is a good idea to talk to an agent that can help you find a olan for your new situation.
There are a lot more details needed. ESRD is a qualifying event which allows individuals who have not obtained age 65 to qualify for Medicare. If you are already on Medicare, Dialysis may qualify you for C-SNP or Chronic Plans that may be available in your area. In either situation, it is best to connect with a Medicare Agent/Broker - someone who will be able to represent many carriers and find the best solution for you.
It does not affect your Medicare Coverage. Most dialysis places have a case manager that will help you get extra benefits to cover the cost of dialysis.
Thank you for your question. If you are under 65 and have ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease), eligibility for Medicare would start on the 4th month of dialysis, however, if you're 65 and over and already qualify for Medicare, your eligibility for coverage for dialysis would start immediately. I hope this helps.
If you're under 65 and have end-stage renal disease (ESRD), which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant, you’ll become eligible for Medicare when you begin dialysis. This applies regardless of age, and you don’t need to wait until you're 65 to apply.
If you're over 65 and already on Medicare, there’s no change to your eligibility for Medicare; your coverage will continue as normal. However, starting dialysis might mean that you’ll need to adjust your plan choices to accommodate the new medical needs.
It doesn’tbchange your medicare eligibility. But it will qualify you for specific Medicare Advantage plans that are designed to meet the needs of people who need dialysis.