disabled under Social Security

A person that is disabled under Social Security is eligible for Medicare benefits after how long?

 5 months (150 days)

 24 months (720 days)

 29 months (870 days)

 Varies, determined by a Medicare formula

Correct

A disabled individual is eligible to be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B after being on Social Security benefits for 2 years (24 months). Since there is a 5-month elimination period, the total wait for Medicare benefits will be 29 months before benefits become effective on Medicare. There is not a formula to determine eligibility for Medicare benefits.