People with disabilities that prevent them from working may be eligible for SSDI benefits. Those eligible are disabled workers under the age of 65 who paid sufficient FICA taxes during the course of their working years. After being disabled for 2 years, persons qualify for Medicare, a federal insurance program that covers eighty percent of one’s medical needs. Both the federal and state governments finance Medicare to cover necessary medical services for eligible persons. You can choose to get care from any participating doctor, hospital, or pharmacy. Social Security Disability Insurance/SSI/Medicare (800) 772-1213; TTY/TDD (800) 325-0778 http://www.ssa.gov

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