I've been on disability for years and am about to turn 65. Do I automatically get Medicare because I'm on Social Security, or do I need to do something?

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William Lawler · Accepted Answer

Yes. After you`ve been on disability for 24 months, you should be automatically enrolled in Medicare in the 25th month.

Charles Fletcher · Answer

Yes, when you are within 30 days of reaching the month in which you will turn 65 you will likely need to reapply for Medicaid benefits with DSHS. You are becoming eligible for Medicare at that age and will need to change your health insurance plans.

Answered by Charles Fletcher on April 4, 2025

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David Bell · Answer

You usually get Medicare once you have been disabled for 24 months. If for some reason you have not, then you should get it at 65. If you have not heard from Medicare six weeks before the month you turn 65, you should contact Social Security.

Answered by David Bell on April 15, 2025

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Christopher Palazzini · Answer

You will transition from Medicare disability to original Medicare. You get a golden enrollment opportunity like everybody else.you get a chance to buy a supplement at a reduced rate and have all your expenses covered. Once you get out of your golden enrollment, chances of getting approved later are very slim. Highly encourage exploring all options.

Answered by Christopher Palazzini on April 4, 2025

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Jason Rubin · Answer

Yes, if you're receiving Social Security disability benefits and are about to turn 65, you'll be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B. You don't need to do anything to enroll, but you can choose to delay Part B if you have other creditable coverage.

Answered by Jason Rubin on April 7, 2025

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John L Herman Jr · Answer

That depends on your current MEDICARE situation. You say you have been on disability but you don't say if you already have MEDICARE. My daughter is on disability from her job and does NOT have MEDICARE yet...therefore when she turns 65 she will have to apply for MEDICARE.

Answered by John L Herman Jr on April 14, 2025

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Satoshi Aoki · Answer

If you already have Medicare benefits due to disability, you just continue to have your Medicare benefit. If you like to change your plan such as the Medicare supplement plan, you are eligible to an open enrollment period that begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after your 65th birthday. Please ask your Medicare insurance agent.

If you don't have Medicare benefits now and have enough Medicare credit, you will automatically receive your medicare benefit. 

I prefer to access to Social Security Administration on WEBSITE.

https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/sign-up

Kimberly Pittl · Answer

You will need to call your local social security office and double check. Sometimes when you are on disability it happens automatically but I would DOUBLE check that forms dont need filled out. If forms need filled out, thats a process. Submit those asap or they can add FEES if you dont. Let me know if you need any help.

Answered by Kimberly Pittl on April 8, 2025

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