Health Care for the Disabled

Does Medicare or Medicaid Come with Disability?

If you're approved for disability benefits, you'll also get Medicare or Medicaid, depending on whether you receive SSDI or SSI benefits.

How Long Does It Take to Get Medicare Coverage Through Social Security Disability (SSDI)?

You have to wait two years after you are entitled to disability benefits to get Medicare unless you fit into an exception.

Is Medicare Mandatory for Social Security Disability Recipients?

Find out whether you can decline Medicare coverage so that Social Security doesn't take money out of your SSDI check.

Will I Still Be Eligible for Medicaid if I Start Getting Social Security Disability?

Social Security disability payments may give you too much income for Medicaid, but most states have buy-in and spend-down programs to help you qualify.

Which States Automatically Grant Medicaid With SSI Disability?

In some states, you can be approved for SSI due to disability but denied Medicaid.

Talk to a Disability Lawyer

Fill out this form to arrange a consultation with a disability lawyer in your area.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for learning about the disability process, and can be helpful whether you hire or lawyer or not.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers Medicare and Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It

Nolo's book on long-term care helps you plan ahead and get the most out of Medicare and Medicaid.