A government-sponsored health insurance program for people with disabilities

A government-sponsored health insurance program for people aged 65 and older

A government-sponsored health insurance program for people with low incomes

A government-sponsored health insurance program for people who are unemployed

Hospitalization

Prescription drugs

Doctor visits

All of the above

People aged 65 and older

People with disabilities

People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

All of the above

$148.50 per month

$170.50 per month

$192.50 per month

$214.50 per month

Yes, if you have been a legal resident of the United States for at least 5 years

Yes, if you have been a legal resident of the United States for at least 10 years

No, you must be a U.S. citizen to get SMI

No, you must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident to get SMI

$203

$233

$263

$293

20%

25%

30%

35%

$1 million

$2 million

$3 million

There is no lifetime limit

Online at the Social Security website

By phone at the Social Security toll-free number

In person at a Social Security office

All of the above

At least 3 months before you turn 65

At least 6 months before you turn 65

At least 9 months before you turn 65

At least 12 months before you turn 65

10% per month for each month you are late

15% per month for each month you are late

20% per month for each month you are late

25% per month for each month you are late

Yes, at any time

Yes, but only during the first 6 months of coverage

No, you cannot cancel your SMI coverage

No, you cannot cancel your SMI coverage unless you move out of the United States

You will be responsible for all of your medical expenses

You will be charged a late enrollment penalty if you ever decide to re-enroll

Both of the above

None of the above

Peace of mind knowing that you are covered for a wide range of medical expenses

The ability to choose your own doctors and hospitals

No annual or lifetime limits on coverage

All of the above

The monthly premium can be expensive

There is a deductible and coinsurance for most services

Some services are not covered by SMI

All of the above