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Could The Current Healthcare Bills Affect My Son's Disability Payments?
Dear Larry,
I have a 27 year-old son who, when he reached the age of 27 and I could no longer cover him with Insurance, filed for and is now receiving Social Security Disability. He is also on Medicaid for a condition I'd rather not disclose here. My question is: Under either the proposed Healthcare Bill from the House or the one from the Senate currently on the table, is his Disability payment in jeopardy. I know that his Medicaid is, but am curious as to how his Disability might also be affected.
Thank you,
Jerry
Hi,
The current healthcare bills have no bearing on Social Security law, so your son's disability benefits won't be affected by any such legislation. And, if your son is receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), he should be eligible for Medicare effective with the 25th month of his entitlement to SSDI. As far as I know, nothing in the proposed healthcare legislation would affect his Medicare eligibility either.
Best, Jerry
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June 23, 2017