Do you have a child 18 years or older?
Yes
In that case we will assess your disability in the same way that we would assess disability for any adult. We send the request to Disability Determination Services in your state that completes the disability decision for us.
There's something else I'd like to know about Medicare. So, once I'm disabled, I don't have to apply for Medicare by myself? Can they take care of it for me?
Yes, that is correct. You will be automatically enrolled as soon as you become eligible.
Have you called to speak to a Medicare Customer Service Representative yet?
Not yet but I will after this to ask them for more information.
Is the phone number ok for you or did you need the TTY number instead?
What does TTY number mean? Why would I need that instead?
If you are low income, the state must pay your Medicare premiums and possibly other costs.
When would my Social Security benefits start?