Because Medicare is a safety-net program, it is automatically granted to an individual if they become disabled.

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Medicare eligibility due to disability generally requires an individual to have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for a specific period, typically 24 months, before automatically qualifying for Medicare. It is not granted immediately upon becoming disabled.

Because Medicare Is a Safety-Net Program, It Is Automatically Granted