My husband was disabled in May 2014 and started getting Social Security Disability in October 2014. He is eligible for Medicare in October 2016 – two years after he started receiving SSDI. I believe it is like that in all states – it is a Federal program……………
From: Danny Hearn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:28 PM To: Larry Willis; [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Insurance question Larry....you should be able to do that...a quad is 100% disabled. I don't know how long it takes to get the medicare going, I think each state is a bit different...I would inquire thru medicade/social security or disability lawer office...I'm not sure exactly who to call in KY> but try a computer search of these govermment offices and i'm sure they will help you out, also A social services helper in your area may be of help...Most hospitals have workers there you can ask. Good Luck, Dan H* On Tuesday, January 12, 2016 8:59 PM, Larry Willis <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: I have insurance through the Ky teachers retirement system. It leaves much to be desired. It converts to Medicare in two years when I turn 65. My question is can I be declared disabled and get Medicare now? I inquired about home health making a daily visit to dress my wounds. The cost was $750 up front and a 30% co-pay. I can't do that....at all. What do youse guys think? Btw, wife Melissa has heart cath in the morning and is scheduled for defibrillator on Monday if cath goes well. Prayers. Thanks. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: Jim Lubin <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Date: January 12, 2016 at 8:13:16 PM EST To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [QUAD-L] ABLE Accounts May Be Available Sooner Than Expected - Disability Scoop https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2016/01/11/able-accounts-sooner-expected/21752/
