Weasel Definately get your son involved it seems that social security wont do anything with out a push. You are definately entitled to Medicare. You gotta keep after em or they wont do squat. Then when you get your medicare coverage they will deduct the premiums from your check unless your state pays them for you. Wisconsin does which is now $65.00 a month. I hate the cold here in Wisconsin but I cant find a better state to live than here for disabled people. So many pluses. I moved here from Kansas because Kansas does so little for the disabled that I couldnt afford to pay rent on my Disability check let alone anything else. I take 16 different prescription meds a month and I only have a co pay of $12.00 max. Hearing aids and glasses are free they even pay for the batterys in the hearing aids. I got a $4000.00 4 wheel scooter paid for by the state. I could go on and on but I will stop here. Keep pressureing social security and dont let up.You may alraedy be covered but they havent sent your card I was covered for 6 months and didnt know it. Your Medicare number is your social security number with the letter A on the end. I hope this helps some Good luck Jimmy