b'Medicare Eligibility DueMedicare & Youto Disability Medicare & You is the official US government Medicare If you are under the age of 65 and receive SSA or RRBhandbook. If you would like a paper copy of this bookdisability benefits, you are automatically enrolled inyou can:Medicare Part A and Part B after 24 months. You mustGo online to www.medicare.gov and download a pdfnotify CTPF in writing when you, or a dependent coveredCall 800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227) and request a under your health plan, becomes eligible for Medicare duecopy; TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048to disability. You may join a CTPF plan when you provideVisit a local SSA office, but call first to make sure they proof of Medicare Part A and Part B enrollment. Some CTPFhave copies on handplans have an age requirement; see the comparison charts for additional information.There are also advantages to saving the paper and going online at www.medicare.gov to reference the Medicare Medicare Eligibility Due to& You handbook. Any changes to Medicare are updated ESRD or ALS regularly online. An electronic version can be downloaded to your Kindle, iPad, Nook or other eReader. In addition, If you are under the age of 65 with End-Stage Renal Diseaseaudio versions of the handbook are also available.(ESRD), you can apply for Medicare benefits by contactinga local SSA office. Once the 30-month ESRD coordination period expires, you may enroll in a CTPF Medicare plan if you also have Medicare Part B coverage. If you receive disability benefits due to ALS, you automatically receive Medicare Part A the month benefits begin. You may join a CTPF plan when you enroll in both Medicare Part A and Part B. MEDPAYRegardless of your age, it is your responsibility to notify CTPF if you are enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B due to ESRD or ALS.HEALTH INSURANCE CHECKUPAll CTPFs Medicare plans include comprehensive prescription drug coverage. If you Otherare currently enrolled or plan to enroll in a CTPF Medicare plan, do not enroll in any Medicareadditional Medicare Part D coverage. Part D Plans Members may receive solicitations from insurance carriers for other Medicare D plans. If you are enrolled in a CTPF Medicare plan, and you enroll in an additional Medicare part D plan, you will lose ALL CTPF coverage.CTPF 2021 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOKCTPF 2021 HEALTH INSURANCE HANDBOOK35'