Your nose and throat are very sensitive organs in the body. This is a good thing, because the sensitivity is a protection. Coughing and sneezing are protective mechanisms for ousting foreign material that has entered. That's why you feel that tickle in your nose before a sneeze.
Medicare and Disability. You may be eligible for Medicare before age 65 if you have a qualifying disability. Eligibility usually starts after youâve received disability benefits for 24 months. Hereâs what you need to know: Youâll be automatically enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B).
There are about 55 million people on Medicare, including 9 million disabled people under age 65. About 10 million of the 70 million people on Medicaid are lower-income, âdual eligibleâ Medicare enrollees. Social Securityâs version of retirement age, known as the full retirement age, is currently 66. Many people retire earlier: Normal retirement and spousal benefits begin as early as age 62, and survivor benefits begin at age 60.