Debra, I have been on SSDI for 4 years. It only took the minimum for me to start collecting. After 2 years you are automatically enrolled in Medicare. In my case I don't use it because my wife has coverage through her job. It's a good move, if you can handle it financially. If you need some info on SSDI be sure to check out my website at http://www.angelfire.com/pe2/firingpin/ Good luck Greg 49/35/35 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn