If you have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, you are eligible for automatic enrollment into Medicare the first month you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or a railroad disability annuity check.
Once you are diagnosed with ALS, you should submit your completed application for SSDI to Social Security or your application for a railroad disability annuity to the Railroad Retirement Board. You will be subject to a five-month waiting period before your disability benefits begin. Make sure to explicitly state that you have ALS on your disability benefits application. Once you are through your five-month waiting period, your Medicare will begin the same month as your disability benefits.
To apply for SSDI, contact your local Social Security office. To apply for a railroad disability annuity, call your local Railroad Retirement Board field office.
Lisa moved to Virginia from California seven years ago in search of a new beginning and has since been a resident of Chesterfield County. After starting over and working in different customer service jobs, she started her insurance career. She has over three years in insurance and over 30 years in customer service, including 25 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department.
Lisa is married and has six adult children and six grandchildren. She enjoys bowling and doing her arts and crafts. In her spare time, she and her husband go to the gym, love going to restaurants, enjoy listening to jazz music and attending concerts.
Lisa is passionate about helping clients save money and providing them quality service. She’s very excited to be a growing part of The Springer Agency.
