Individuals are eligible for Part A if they receive regular dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant, have filed an application, and meet one of the following conditions:

-have worked the required amount of time under Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board, or as a government employee; or
-are receiving or are eligible for Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits; or
-are the spouse or dependent child of a person who has worked the required amount of time under Social Security, the Railroad Retirement Board, or as a government employee; or
-are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits.

Part A coverage begins:

-the 3rd month after the month in which a regular course of dialysis begins; or
-the first month in which a regular course of dialysis begins of dialysis if the individual engages in self-dialysis training; or
-the month of kidney transplant;
-two months prior to the month of transplant if the individual was hospitalized during those earlier months in preparation for the transplant.

Part A entitlement ends 12 months after the regular course of dialysis ends or 36 months after transplant.

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