[Answered]: Edward suffered from serious kidney disease

Edward suffered from serious kidney disease. As a result, Edward became eligible for Medicare coverage due to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A close relative donated their kidney and Edward successfully underwent transplant surgery 12 months ago. Edward is now age 50 and asks you if his Medicare coverage will continue, what should you say? Question 3Answer a. Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 36 months after the month in which the individual receives a kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or disability. Edward may, however, remain enrolled in Part B but solely for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage that would cover the drugs. b. Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 36 months after the month in which the individual receives a kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or disability. Edward should apply for Medicaid if he has no other health care coverage that would cover the drugs regardless of his income level or assets. c. Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 24 months after the month in which the individual receives a kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or disability. Edward may, however, remain enrolled in Part A but solely for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage that would cover the drugs. d. Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 48 months after the month in which the individual receives a kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or disability. Edward may, however, remain enrolled in Part E (Medigap) but solely for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage that would cover the drugs.