Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Universal waste. Universal waste is a category of waste materials designated as hazardous waste, but containing materials that are very common. It is defined in 40 CFR part 273, by the United States Environmental Protection Agency but states may also have corollary regulations regarding these materials.
You may be enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) automatically. If not automatically enrolled, you can apply during certain enrollment periods. To qualify for Medicare, you must meet certain age, residency, or disability criteria.
The Medicare open enrollment period runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 each year. If an individual misses his or her enrollment period, he or she may have to pay a 10 percent increase on the Part A period for twice the period of time he or she could have had Part A but didn't sign up.