Introduction
 Welcome to the Medicare for People With a Disability lesson.
Medicare
provides health care coverage to some people with a disability who are
under age 65. In 2002, 5.8 million Medicare enrollees were
people under age 65 with a disability.
This lesson provides an overview
of Medicare for people who qualify for Medicare coverage based on a disability.
After completing this
lesson,
you will be able to:
- Explain the Medicare eligibility requirements, enrollment
process, and health plan options that are available to a person with
a disability
- Identify additional sources of information regarding Medicare
coverage for a person with a disability
|
