Did You Know: Disabled Youths

Children can be listed under a parent's Medicare coverage if:

• They are under age 18 and have end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
• They are between ages 20 and 22 and receive Social Security disability benefits.
• They have a parent who receives or is eligible for Social Security retirement benefits.
• They have received SSDI benefits for at least 24 months.
• They are unmarried and meet other eligibility criteria.

Learn more:

• Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities | SSA
• Medicare eligibility for disabled youths - Medicare Interactive