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Millions of Americans who qualify must wait two years for Medicare
The Oregonian, June 28, 2010
Nearly 2 million disabled Americans fall into a twilight between the first monthly Social Security disability payment and a two-year wait to become eligible for Medicare. Many of them have spent their savings on the care necessary to reach a diagnosis and now cannot get private insurance.
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