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Section 2—Signing up for Part A and Part B              21





                              Medicare and End-Stage Renal Disease
                              (ESRD)


                              Am I eligible for Medicare if I have ESRD?
                              Yes, you can get Part A and Part B no matter how old you are if your
                              kidneys no longer work, you need regular dialysis or have had a

                              kidney transplant, and one of these applies to you:
                                 ■ You’ve worked the required amount of time under Social Security,
                                the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), or as a government employee.
                                 ■ You’re already getting or are eligible for Social Security or RRB

                                benefits.
                                 ■ You’re the spouse or dependent child of a person who meets either of
                                the requirements listed above.

                              You must also file an application and meet any waiting periods that
                              apply.

                              Note: Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 for more information
                              about the required amount of time needed under Social Security to be

                              eligible for Medicare. If you get benefits from the RRB, call your local
                              RRB office or 1-800-808-0772.

                              How do I sign up for Medicare if I have ESRD?

                                                   If you’re eligible for Medicare because of ESRD,
                                                   you can enroll in Part A and Part B by visiting
                                                   your local Social Security office or by calling Social
                                                   Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call
                                                   1-800-325-0778.

                              Note: If you’re already enrolled in Medicare based on age or disability,
                              and you’re already paying a higher Part B premium because you

                              didn’t enroll in Part B when you were first eligible, the penalty will
                              stop when you become eligible for Medicare based on ESRD. Call
                              your local Social Security office to make an appointment to reenroll
                              in Medicare based on ESRD. For more information on ESRD, visit
                              Medicare.gov/publications to view the booklet “Medicare Coverage of
                              Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services.”
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