u/Resolve-Distinct

Thought someone here could easily explain. I got on SSDI last year ( I became paraplegic). I did not start on Medicare at that time. I was and am still on private insurance. I worked in healthcare and know that straight Medicare is the way to go. Can I start on Medicare at any time? Is there a sign up period, like when you have insurance through a job. My understanding is that you are automatically placed on Medicare after 2 years, but I’m hoping for sooner.
Thanks in advance.

Thought someone here could easily explain. I got on SSDI last year ( I became paraplegic). I did not start on Medicare at that time. I was and am still on private insurance. I worked in healthcare and know that straight Medicare is the way to go. Can I start on Medicare at any time? Is there a sign up period, like when you have insurance through a job. My understanding is that you are automatically placed on Medicare after 2 years, but I’m hoping for sooner.
Thanks in advance.

Thought someone here could easily explain. I got on SSDI last year ( I became paraplegic). I did not start on Medicare at that time. I was and am still on private insurance. I worked in healthcare and know that straight Medicare is the way to go. Can I start on Medicare at any time? Is there a sign up period, like when you have insurance through a job. My understanding is that you are automatically placed on Medicare after 2 years, but I’m hoping for sooner.
Thanks in advance.