Is Medicare Optional for SSDI Income Recipient, when the 24 Mo. is Up?

Caught up with an ACA client who hadn't responded to my mailer or email about renewing. Client reports getting a packet early fall from Social Security stating that there was an option now that 24 months had gone by to enroll in Medicare. I didn't realize that enrolling was optional for SSDI recipients who qualify after 24 months on SSDI. Is it optional? Regular Medicare makes you drop your SS income if you refuse Medicare A.

"Oh, I just decided to turn down Medicare in September because it would cost more than my insurance now".
Now, what a fine mess, Ollie. Client's job, call Social Secu
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