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ESRD Medicare Calculator
Understand your Medicare timeline, coverage, and next steps.
Dialysis or a kidney transplant can raise questions about Medicare and insurance. Answer a few questions to see estimated dates and practical guidance for your situation.
Not ready to calculate? Learn about ESRD Medicare.
A clearer path forward
Three dates that can help you plan
- When can ESRD Medicare begin?See an estimated entitlement date.
- When does the 30-month period end?Understand a possible insurance change.
- When might ESRD Medicare end?Plan for treatment changes.
One question at a timeOnly relevant treatment and coverage questions appear.
Dates with contextA visual timeline and a plain-language explanation.
Next steps you can useQuestions to take to Social Security, Medicare, or your plan.
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The calculator gives a personal estimate. These guides explain the rules and actions behind it.
Understanding ESRD Medicare
Learn who may qualify and when coverage can begin or end.
Explore the basics →Insurance & who pays first
Understand the 30-month period and how other coverage may work with Medicare.
Understand payer order →Enrollment & forms
Find the forms and practical steps for applying or adding Part B.
Find the forms →Transplant medication coverage
See when Part B may cover anti-rejection medicines and how Part B-ID works.
Learn about coverage →