For many of my clients, Social Security disability income benefits are a lifesaver. The $1,500 to $2,000 per month typical in SSDI cases plus a $20,000 to $30,000 lump sum can mean the difference between living with dignity and not.
However, monthly income benefits are not the only result of a favorable disability decision. SSDI claimants also become eligible for Medicare, although this eligibility is not immediate. There is a 24 month waiting period from the first date you become eligible to receive SSDI payments and the date you become eligible for Medicare.
Here are a couple of examples that might help you better understand the 24 month waiting period: [Read more…] about If I Win my Case, When Do I Become Eligible for Medicare?