Benefits to Independence 101
Module 3: Session 18
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Medicare & Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
Learning Objectives:
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Explain the basics of the 4 parts of Medicare.
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Learn how Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients qualify for Medicare and the 24-month waiting period.
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Identify options to keep Medicare coverage while working (Extended Period of Medicare Coverage, dual eligibility).
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Explain how MSPs reduce costs, prevent penalties, and provide extra help with prescriptions.
Medicare & Medicare Savings Programs∗: Session includes Nuts and Bolts, Case Studies, Quick Quiz, & Quick Facts
Activities:
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Go to the Medicare website "I’m getting Social Security benefits before 65".
Follow the steps to learn additional information about Medicare and get answers to Frequently Asked Questions. -
Visit the Medicare Savings Programs page for more information on MSPs in CA, including how to apply, and what each MSP provides. Locate the MSP Application and the MSP County Contact list for reference.
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Visit the Medicare Savings Screener to check if you qualify for programs that can help pay for Medicare premiums, deductibles, and prescription drugs.
Resources:
∗Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability