Revision 09-4; Effective December 1, 2009
The Social Security Administration notifies disabled persons whose Social Security disability payments have ceased and whose Medicare coverage is about to cease because of earnings. A seven-month initial enrollment period begins with the month of notification. During this period, the person may enroll to pay the Medicare premium himself or he may contact the department to have his eligibility determined for QDWI benefits. If he does not take either of these actions, his Medicare coverage ends and he must wait until the next general enrollment period to enroll for Medicare coverage.
Reminder: Remember that entitlement to Medicare Part A is one of the eligibility criteria for receiving QDWI benefits.