
ALS and Medicare: No 24-Month Wait After SSDI Approval #Shorts
Published on October 15, 2026
People living with ALS don't have to wait 24 months for Medicare. For most people approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI), Medicare starts two years after benefits begin. With ALS, Medicare starts as soon as disability benefits do. From The True Cost of ALS, ALS.Community's free webinar on SSDI, Medicare, and the financial side of an ALS diagnosis. Watch the full webinar free: https://als.community #Shorts #ALS #ALSCommunity #Medicare #SSDI #SocialSecurityDisability
