Disability Benefits 101: working with a disability in California
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Medicare
Program:
Federally-sponsored health coverage.
Benefit:
Hospital (Part A), medical (Part B), and prescription drug (Part D) coverage.
Eligibility:
For individuals over 65, SSDI-eligible individuals with disabilities, or individuals with permanent kidney failure.
Participancy:
Most individuals pay for coverage through FICA deductions.
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