Learning Break with Ann Atkinson Medicare: Maybe Not For All, But For More Than You May Have Realized

Claimants who, because of work for a governmental entity, may not qualify for DIB under Title II they may still qualify for Medicare if they are a “Medicare Qualified Government Employee” (MQGE). Unfortunately, SSA’s website and many field office employees do not realize this, leading to many of these claims being mishandled and incorrectly denied. 
Knowing about MQGE eligibility is the first step, and persevering with the field office is the second. Don’t take no for an answer! Learn more about how in this short primer.