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.
For most people, the initial enrollment period for Medicare Part A and Part B starts 3 months before their 65th birthday and ends 3 months after their 65th birthday. After initial open enrollment there are two open enrollments each year where you can switch your plan or add to it.