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When can I get Medicare if I am under age 65 and have Lou Gehrig's disease?

September 20, 2009 by admin

AnswerId: 
2
QuestionLong: 
I am under age 65 and have ALS (Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis), known as Lou Gehrig's disease. When can I get Medicare?

If you are under age 65 and have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), you get your Medicare benefits the first month you get disability benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board. For more information about disability benefits, look at the Social Security Administration on the web, or call 1-800-772-1213.

DateCreated: 
2001-06-26
DateUpdated: 
2009-04-13
FAQ_Category: 
Eligibility and Enrollment
RelatedAnsIds: 
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