Under Medicare eligibility, which provision can apply to those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

Under Medicare eligibility, which provision can apply to those with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?

• A. Waive the 24-month waiting period
• B. Waive all premiums
• C. Immediate enrollment at age 60
• D. No benefits are available for ALS

Answer: (A)

ALS has a special provision that waives the usual 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility. When someone with ALS becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare coverage starts immediately—the month disability benefits begin—without the typical two-year delay. This gives rapid access to both hospital insurance and medical insurance, though premiums may still apply for Part B. The other options don’t fit because there isn’t a blanket premium waiver, Medicare isn’t based on reaching age 60, and ALS does have Medicare benefits.

ALS has a special provision that waives the usual 24-month waiting period for Medicare eligibility. When someone with ALS becomes eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare coverage starts immediately—the month disability benefits begin—without the typical two-year delay. This gives rapid access to both hospital insurance and medical insurance, though premiums may still apply for Part B. The other options don’t fit because there isn’t a blanket premium waiver, Medicare isn’t based on reaching age 60, and ALS does have Medicare benefits.