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Medicare coverage post Transplant: can one re-enroll?
Transplants | Last Active: Jan 28, 2021 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
@nkdonahue Hi and I'm not sure about the 3 year part but for me I had to wait 2 years from becoming on disability due to my transplant before being eligible for Medicare. I do remember them saying when I was applying that most who are younger may get it for a while but once they recover then it drops. So I got the impression that when your younger it's temporary. I'm already retirement age so I'm.not familiar with how it works for younger folks. I'm almost 62 and even tho I'm not Medicare age yet that due to my being on disability I would not lose it. So by your question I'm guessing the period of time is typically 3 years.
Have a Blessed Day
Dana
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Thanks for your input, Dana. In our case, my daughter enrolled in Medicare Part A and B right away. The new legislation that was passed just a few weeks ago will also change things moving forward. As of January 1, 2023, that three year limitation will go away. Folks who have trouble getting insurance (after three years with a transplant) will not have to struggle to afford their immuno suppression drugs.