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.
However, if you donât have enough work quarters to get Part A without a premium, youâll need to manually enroll in Part A. You can do so during your Initial Enrollment Period or, if youâre still working, during a Special Enrollment Period when you stop working or your health coverage ends. Medicare enrollment periods for Original Medicare If you need to manually enroll in Medicare Part A and/or Part B, you can sign up during the following times: Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) â When you are first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month period to sign up.