Injuries ranged from broken bones to permanent kidney failure.

If it continues, a complete blockage of blood flow to the kidney often results in permanent kidney failure.

Certain people under age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities, permanent kidney failure or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

(Besides covering everyone over 65, Medicare is available to anyone younger who has permanent kidney failure or who receives Social Security disability insurance.

The kidneys are the most frequently affected organ system in CAPS, and patients who survive a CAPS episode commonly experience permanent kidney failure.

To be eligible for Medicare, you must be age 65 or older or have End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).

Many people are deciding they can't afford to pass up H.M.O.'s, especially since they must take applicants regardless of medical condition, except for those in a hospice or suffering from permanent kidney failure.

If you are entitled to Medicare Part A based on disability or permanent kidney failure, contact the Department of Defense to find out how this may affect your TRICARE benefits.

The Medicare program is for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65, and people of all ages with end-stage renal disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).

Medicare is health insurance for the following: People 65 or older People under 65 with certain disabilities People of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)