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Q: Can you receive Medicaid and social security disability? A: If a claimant receives approval for SSDI (disability insurance), he can apply for Medicare. An individual cannot receive Medicare benefits until two years after the date of onset of the condition plus five months (the waiting period mentioned in the previous question). An individual who receives SSI benefits is eligible to apply for Medicaid. The distinction can get a bit confusing for those who may collect both SSI and SSDI for a certain period of time. An individual in this situation should call the social security claims manager for his particular case to determine eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare.