2. The individual is receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits 3. The individual is the spouse or dependent child of a person who has met the required work credits or is receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits. B. Effective Dates The effective date of ESRD Medicare is dependent upon the type of treatment the individual is receiving: 1. Hemodialysis Medicare is effective the fourth month of treatment, i.e. if hemodialysis is begun in May, Medicare becomes effective August 1. 2. Home/Self Dialysis
Adam Bondurant, 20, is one of only about 50 deaf certified firefighters in the United States. He recently obtained State of Florida Firefighter One Competency Certification, and he is currently enrolled in the EMT program at Pensacola Junior College.
A deaf person has little to no hearing. Hearing loss may occur in one or both ears. In children hearing problems can affect the ability to learn spoken language and in adults it can cause work related difficulties. In some people, particularly older people, hearing loss can result in loneliness.