SSDI & Medicare

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare are two government programs that provide important services to people living with Parkinson’s and many other diseases.  PAN works in coalition on important issues such as Medicare drug coverage, disability benefits for those unable to work because of their disease, and access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy.

Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program designed to provide income to people, under the age of 65, who are unable to work due to a disability.  People living with Parkinson’s, who are unable to work due to their disease, may be eligible to receive SSDI benefits.  More. 

Medicare Drug Coverage (Part D)
The Medicare prescription drug coverage, also known as Medicare Part D, is insurance that covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs for those over the age of 65. More.

Medicare Therapy Caps
Current law limits, or caps, on the amount of outpatient physical and speech therapy and outpatient occupational therapy a Medicare beneficiary can receive each calendar year. PAN supports the repeal of these therapy caps. More.