You may be aware that when you qualify for SSDI benefits you also become eligible for Medicare.   However, your Medicare eligibility is not immediate – instead, Medicare coverage does not begin until 24 months after you first become eligible to receive an SSDI payment.

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My nephew has SSI and is having problems with his medical bills being paid. Medicare said he has Medicade and Welfare said no, he has Medicare so no one is paying his medical bill and his bill are getting higher. Who is to pay? They said to get in touch with SSI. Why? –Betty

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I am the responsible payee for my 43 year old permanently disabled son. He receives social security disablilty benefits of $776. monthy and $42.00 food stamps. The State of Florida pays his Medicare premium of $88.50. monthly.[I don’t know what department of Florida pays it-don’t know how to find that.]

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