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Old 03-03-2010, 08:35 AM
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It's my understanding (and my personal experience) that once approved for SSDI there is a 5 month wait for your first check. Then there is a 24 month wait until Medicare becomes available. I will be Medicare eligible in August of 2010. I was told that I was not eligible for Medicaid.
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