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Can a disabled Teacher qualify for Medicare before age 65?

STRS Disabilty Guide
As a CalSTRS Defined Benefit Program member, you may qualify for long-term disability benefits if you have a medical condition that will prevent you from working for at least a year.
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Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
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STRS Member Handbook
Your CalSTRS retirement benefit or Medicare benefit will not be reduced because of these provisions in Social Security law.  Page 29 calstrs.com

Here's the form to complete to appoint me as your Advocate with the Social Security Administration ssa.gov/


Disability Starter Kit ssa.gov/

if you've been getting Social Security disability benefits for 24 months ... you'll qualify for Medicare.
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STRS - doesn't pay into Social Security calstrs.com calstrs.com


STRS pays Medicare Premiums - Part A calstrs.com