FAQ: How To Evaluate Your Medicare Plan while on Social Security Disability Benefits

What: FAQ’s About Medicare and Social Security Disability Benefits

Once you’ve won your Social Security Disability claim, you’ve become entitled to Medicare 24 months after your money entitlement begins. There are over 45 million people on Medicare but, unfortunately, many people pay for a plan that doesn’t meet their needs.

In this series of Frequently Asked Questions, Clearwater Social Security Disability Attorney, Sharon Barrett, will provide you guidance to understand the wide variety of choices available to you as a Medicare recipient.

Note that Medicare annual enrollment starts November 15 and ends the 30th, so you have the opportunity to evaluate whether or not you have the right Medicare plan.

See FAQ 1: Does Medicare Cover Prescription Drugs?