Medicare Based on End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Individuals are eligible for premium-free Part A if they receive regular dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant, have filed an application for Medicare, and meet one of the following conditions:

Have worked the required amount of time under Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), or as a government employee; or

Are getting or are eligible for Social Security or RRB benefits; or

Are the spouse or dependent child of a person who has worked the required amount of time under Social Security, the RRB, or as a government employee; or are getting Social Security or RRB benefits.

Part A coverage begins:

The 3rd month after the month in which a regular course of dialysis begins; or

The first month a regular course of dialysis begins if the individual engages in self-dialysis training; or

The month of kidney transplant; or

Two months prior to the month of transplant if the individual was hospitalized during those months in preparation for the transplant