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Module 6, Lesson B: Medicare for People With End-Stage Renal Disease

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Medicare Eligibility

In order to qualify for Medicare based on ESRD, you must require regular dialysis or a kidney transplant and:

  • Have worked the required amount of time under the Social Security Administration (SSA) or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) or as a Federal Government employee, OR

  • Have received or are receiving SSA or RRB cash benefits, OR

  • Be the spouse or dependent child of a person who either worked the required amount of time or is receiving SSA or RRB cash benefits

Jim informs Marjorie that he has worked for over 20 years and has paid into Social Security.

Marjorie suggests that they review the enrollment process next.

 

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Last Updated 11/02/2004