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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare: The 24-Month Waiting Period for SSDI Beneficiaries Under Age 65 (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Jan. 7, 2009
Report Number RS22195
Report Type Report
Authors Scott Szymendera, Analyst in Disability Policy
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are eligible for Medicare benefits after a 24-month waiting period. This report explains this waiting period and its legislative history. This report also provides information on other programs that may provide access to health insurance during the required waiting period.This report will be updated to reflect legislative activity.