Question 1

Do I need to qualify for Medicare to enroll in PACE?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is for people:
 • Age 55 or older
 • Living in a PACE service area
 • Needing a nursing-home level of care
 You can qualify with Medicare, Medicaid, or both. If you don’t qualify for Medicaid, you may have to pay premiums for long-term care and prescriptions.

Question 2

Do individuals under 65 with disabilities need to enroll in Medicare?

Accepted Answer

Medicare is optional. Someone under 65 can refuse Medicare if they have better coverage (e.g., under a parent's plan or employer-sponsored insurance).

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