The Original Medicare program may be available to you if you suffer from end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis at any age. When you enroll for Medicare health benefits, your effective date of coverage will be determined by the type of treatment you receive.
The Medicare program is a health insurance program available to people who fit one of the following categories:
– Age – 65 or older
– Disability – 100% disabled (deemed by Social Security Administration for two years)
– ESRD – any age person with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
As an additional advantage, Medicare covers home dialysis (peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis) for patients with ESRD. Dialysis at home qualifies you for Medicare immediately after initiation.
Medicare coverage for kidney transplants can begin the month you’re admitted to a Medicare-certified hospital for a transplant (or health care services you need before the transplant) if your transplant takes place within two months or the same month.