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I am 54 and living with a permanent disability, and for the past 12 months I have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments. But I do not have health insurance. I am required to wait another 12 months before I can go on Medicare due to the two-year waiting period for people receiving SSDI payments. Am I eligible to purchase health insurance coverage from a Marketplace plan under the ACA? Am I eligible for a premium tax credit? And what about Medicaid?

I am age 60 and have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments for two years. My Medicare coverage just started and I would like to get a Medicare supplement insurance policy. What are my options?

I have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). What are my coverage options under Medicare and how long does my Medicare coverage last?

I’m under 65 and have a long-term disability. I am no longer working and receiving Social Security disability benefits. Am I eligible for Medicare?