A. If You Have a Period of Disability
Your Medicare coverage will begin the latest of:
- the 25th month you are entitled to retirement or disability benefits, or
- the 30th month after your disability began.
B. If You Meet the Special Provision for Occupational Disability Annuitants
Your Medicare coverage will begin the 30th month after you have met the period of disability requirement and been entitled to an occupational disability annuity.