Health Care for the Disabled

People with disabilities who are on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) qualify for Medicare coverage, after a waiting period. They're eligible for Medicare because, over time, they paid FICA taxes, which include Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes. People who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) qualify for Medicaid (though eligibility is not automatic in all states).

The articles on this page explain when and how you can qualify for Medicaid and Medicare through Social Security disability programs, as well as how long you can keep Medicare or Medicaid if you attempt to return to work.

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